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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702, 1,048.07 and 599.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702, 1,048.07 and 599.33 is: 894.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 1,048.07 = 599.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/1,048.07 = 599.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 1,048.07 × 599.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 628,143.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,143.91/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.79

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