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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 1,051.14 and 594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 1,051.14 and 594.72 is: 887.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 1,051.14 = 594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/1,051.14 = 594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 1,051.14 × 594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 625,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,133.98/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.85

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