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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.10, 1,058.60 and 599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.10, 1,058.60 and 599.72 is: 895.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.10 : 1,058.60 = 599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.10/1,058.60 = 599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.10x = 1,058.60 × 599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.10x = 634,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,863.59/709.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.31

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