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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.41, 976.73 and 590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.41, 976.73 and 590.56 is: 814.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.41 : 976.73 = 590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.41/976.73 = 590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.41x = 976.73 × 590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.41x = 576,812.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,812.27/708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.23

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