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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 1,062.03 and 585.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 1,062.03 and 585.77 is: 882.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 1,062.03 = 585.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/1,062.03 = 585.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 1,062.03 × 585.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 622,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,105.31/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.62

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