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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.87, 1,061.97 and 594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.87, 1,061.97 and 594.06 is: 889.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.87 : 1,061.97 = 594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.87/1,061.97 = 594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.87x = 1,061.97 × 594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.87x = 630,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,873.90/708.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.97

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