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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.98, 1,053.83 and 586.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.98, 1,053.83 and 586.73 is: 878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.98 : 1,053.83 = 586.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.98/1,053.83 = 586.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.98x = 1,053.83 × 586.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.98x = 618,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,305.47/703.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.30

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