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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.02, 1,059.42 and 577.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.02, 1,059.42 and 577.38 is: 862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.02 : 1,059.42 = 577.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.02/1,059.42 = 577.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.02x = 1,059.42 × 577.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.02x = 611,687.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,687.92/709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.72

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