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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 1,058.40 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 1,058.40 and 584.72 is: 877.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 1,058.40 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/1,058.40 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 1,058.40 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 618,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,867.65/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.80

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