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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.80, 1,058.46 and 573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.80, 1,058.46 and 573.96 is: 859.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.80 : 1,058.46 = 573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.80/1,058.46 = 573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.80x = 1,058.46 × 573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.80x = 607,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,513.70/706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.53

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