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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.30, 1,058.58 and 590.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.30, 1,058.58 and 590.46 is: 886.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.30 : 1,058.58 = 590.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.30/1,058.58 = 590.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.30x = 1,058.58 × 590.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.30x = 625,049.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,049.15/705.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.22

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