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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 1,054.62 and 580.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 1,054.62 and 580.98 is: 870.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 1,054.62 = 580.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/1,054.62 = 580.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 1,054.62 × 580.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 612,713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,713.13/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.21

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