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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.23, 978.29 and 590.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.23, 978.29 and 590.59 is: 815.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.23 : 978.29 = 590.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.23/978.29 = 590.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.23x = 978.29 × 590.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.23x = 577,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,762.89/708.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.79

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