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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.19, 971.91 and 586.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.19, 971.91 and 586.01 is: 808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.19 : 971.91 = 586.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.19/971.91 = 586.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.19x = 971.91 × 586.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.19x = 569,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,549.50/704.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.80

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