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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 1,055.23 and 589.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 1,055.23 and 589.55 is: 883.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 1,055.23 = 589.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/1,055.23 = 589.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 1,055.23 × 589.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 622,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,104.10/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.22

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