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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.56, 1,056.56 and 589.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.56, 1,056.56 and 589.72 is: 884.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.56 : 1,056.56 = 589.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.56/1,056.56 = 589.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.56x = 1,056.56 × 589.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.56x = 623,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,074.56/704.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.35

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