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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.45, 1,052.39 and 592.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.45, 1,052.39 and 592.81 is: 888.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.45 : 1,052.39 = 592.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.45/1,052.39 = 592.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.45x = 1,052.39 × 592.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.45x = 623,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,866.17/702.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.13

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