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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.15, 1,059.82 and 570.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.15, 1,059.82 and 570.26 is: 854.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.15 : 1,059.82 = 570.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.15/1,059.82 = 570.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.15x = 1,059.82 × 570.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.15x = 604,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,374.18/707.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.66

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