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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 1,059.08 and 585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 1,059.08 and 585.50 is: 878.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 1,059.08 = 585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/1,059.08 = 585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 1,059.08 × 585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 620,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,083.12/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.58

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