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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.89, 1,058.48 and 568.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.89, 1,058.48 and 568.37 is: 851.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.89 : 1,058.48 = 568.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.89/1,058.48 = 568.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.89x = 1,058.48 × 568.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.89x = 601,607.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,607.46/706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.06

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