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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.70, 1,059.76 and 591.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.70, 1,059.76 and 591.86 is: 886.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.70 : 1,059.76 = 591.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.70/1,059.76 = 591.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.70x = 1,059.76 × 591.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.70x = 627,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,223.44/707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.28

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