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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.08, 1,051.66 and 596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.08, 1,051.66 and 596.12 is: 889.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.08 : 1,051.66 = 596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.08/1,051.66 = 596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.08x = 1,051.66 × 596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.08x = 626,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,915.56/705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.14

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