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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.88, 1,047.86 and 592.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.88, 1,047.86 and 592.53 is: 884.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.88 : 1,047.86 = 592.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.88/1,047.86 = 592.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.88x = 1,047.86 × 592.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.88x = 620,885.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,885.52/701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.60

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