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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.88, 1,051.48 and 587.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.88, 1,051.48 and 587.55 is: 878.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.88 : 1,051.48 = 587.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.88/1,051.48 = 587.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.88x = 1,051.48 × 587.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.88x = 617,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,801.75/702.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.96

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