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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.78, 1,067.99 and 589.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.78, 1,067.99 and 589.71 is: 888.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.78 : 1,067.99 = 589.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.78/1,067.99 = 589.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.78x = 1,067.99 × 589.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.78x = 629,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,801.43/708.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.57

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