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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.37, 1,059.31 and 577.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.37, 1,059.31 and 577.15 is: 863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.37 : 1,059.31 = 577.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.37/1,059.31 = 577.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.37x = 1,059.31 × 577.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.37x = 611,380.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,380.77/708.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.08

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