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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.30, 1,063.08 and 593.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.30, 1,063.08 and 593.46 is: 890.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.30 : 1,063.08 = 593.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.30/1,063.08 = 593.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.30x = 1,063.08 × 593.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.30x = 630,895.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,895.46/708.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.72

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