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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.96, 975.72 and 590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.96, 975.72 and 590.48 is: 814.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.96 : 975.72 = 590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.96/975.72 = 590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.96x = 975.72 × 590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.96x = 576,143.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,143.15/706.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.96

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