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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.46, 1,062.82 and 594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.46, 1,062.82 and 594.64 is: 890.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.46 : 1,062.82 = 594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.46/1,062.82 = 594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.46x = 1,062.82 × 594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.46x = 631,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,995.28/709.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.81

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