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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 1,057.10 and 595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 1,057.10 and 595.87 is: 894.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 1,057.10 = 595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/1,057.10 = 595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 1,057.10 × 595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 629,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,894.18/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.46

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