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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.38, 1,059.30 and 584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.38, 1,059.30 and 584.88 is: 877.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.38 : 1,059.30 = 584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.38/1,059.30 = 584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.38x = 1,059.30 × 584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.38x = 619,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,563.38/706.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.10

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