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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.49, 1,052.42 and 587.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.49, 1,052.42 and 587.67 is: 880.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.49 : 1,052.42 = 587.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.49/1,052.42 = 587.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.49x = 1,052.42 × 587.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.49x = 618,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,472.72/702.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.40

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