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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.70, 1,054.62 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.70, 1,054.62 and 583.20 is: 872.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.70 : 1,054.62 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.70/1,054.62 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.70x = 1,054.62 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.70x = 615,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,054.38/704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.79

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