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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 1,066.04 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 1,066.04 and 586.80 is: 884.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 1,066.04 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/1,066.04 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 1,066.04 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 625,552.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,552.27/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.15

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