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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.18, 1,052.15 and 590.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.18, 1,052.15 and 590.97 is: 886.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.18 : 1,052.15 = 590.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.18/1,052.15 = 590.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.18x = 1,052.15 × 590.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.18x = 621,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,789.09/701.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.78

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