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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.20, 1,056.87 and 584.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.20, 1,056.87 and 584.70 is: 875.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.20 : 1,056.87 = 584.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.20/1,056.87 = 584.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.20x = 1,056.87 × 584.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.20x = 617,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,951.89/706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.04

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