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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.38, 1,059.76 and 584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.38, 1,059.76 and 584.08 is: 876.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.38 : 1,059.76 = 584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.38/1,059.76 = 584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.38x = 1,059.76 × 584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.38x = 618,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,984.62/706.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.28

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