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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.87, 1,058.56 and 576.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.87, 1,058.56 and 576.65 is: 862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.87 : 1,058.56 = 576.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.87/1,058.56 = 576.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.87x = 1,058.56 × 576.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.87x = 610,418.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,418.62/707.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.33

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