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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.02, 1,054.29 and 588.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.02, 1,054.29 and 588.21 is: 882.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.02 : 1,054.29 = 588.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.02/1,054.29 = 588.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.02x = 1,054.29 × 588.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.02x = 620,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,143.92/703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.11

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