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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 1,063.40 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 1,063.40 and 579.96 is: 870.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 1,063.40 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/1,063.40 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 1,063.40 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 616,729.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,729.46/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.50

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