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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.22, 1,057.95 and 592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.22, 1,057.95 and 592.02 is: 885.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.22 : 1,057.95 = 592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.22/1,057.95 = 592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.22x = 1,057.95 × 592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.22x = 626,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,327.56/707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.62

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