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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.33, 1,050.71 and 591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.33, 1,050.71 and 591.68 is: 886.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.33 : 1,050.71 = 591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.33/1,050.71 = 591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.33x = 1,050.71 × 591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.33x = 621,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,683.76/701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.44

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