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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.21, 1,068.64 and 590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.21, 1,068.64 and 590.14 is: 889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.21 : 1,068.64 = 590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.21/1,068.64 = 590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.21x = 1,068.64 × 590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.21x = 630,647.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,647.21/709.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.22

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