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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.72, 1,051.20 and 587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.72, 1,051.20 and 587.52 is: 878.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.72 : 1,051.20 = 587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.72/1,051.20 = 587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.72x = 1,051.20 × 587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.72x = 617,601.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,601.02/702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.87

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