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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 975.96 and 589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 975.96 and 589.20 is: 814.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 975.96 = 589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/975.96 = 589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 975.96 × 589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 575,035.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,035.63/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.68

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