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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.91, 975.56 and 589.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.91, 975.56 and 589.65 is: 812.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.91 : 975.56 = 589.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.91/975.56 = 589.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.91x = 975.56 × 589.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.91x = 575,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,236.01/707.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.58

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