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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.77, 1,058.81 and 591.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.77, 1,058.81 and 591.95 is: 886.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.77 : 1,058.81 = 591.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.77/1,058.81 = 591.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.77x = 1,058.81 × 591.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.77x = 626,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,762.27/706.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.80

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