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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.72, 1,057.20 and 591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.72, 1,057.20 and 591.52 is: 884.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.72 : 1,057.20 = 591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.72/1,057.20 = 591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.72x = 1,057.20 × 591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.72x = 625,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,354.94/706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.87

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