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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.68, 1,045.32 and 585.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.68, 1,045.32 and 585.84 is: 873.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.68 : 1,045.32 = 585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.68/1,045.32 = 585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.68x = 1,045.32 × 585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.68x = 612,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,390.27/700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.99

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