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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 1,052.51 and 587.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 1,052.51 and 587.02 is: 880.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 1,052.51 = 587.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/1,052.51 = 587.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 1,052.51 × 587.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 617,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,844.42/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.33

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