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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.78, 1,061.94 and 585.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.78, 1,061.94 and 585.71 is: 882.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.78 : 1,061.94 = 585.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.78/1,061.94 = 585.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.78x = 1,061.94 × 585.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.78x = 621,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,988.88/704.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.53

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