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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.98, 1,055.50 and 582.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.98, 1,055.50 and 582.01 is: 873.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.98 : 1,055.50 = 582.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.98/1,055.50 = 582.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.98x = 1,055.50 × 582.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.98x = 614,311.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,311.56/702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.87

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