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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 1,050.08 and 591.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 1,050.08 and 591.80 is: 886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 1,050.08 = 591.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/1,050.08 = 591.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 1,050.08 × 591.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 621,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,437.34/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.30

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