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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.48, 1,064.90 and 580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.48, 1,064.90 and 580.96 is: 872.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.48 : 1,064.90 = 580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.48/1,064.90 = 580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.48x = 1,064.90 × 580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.48x = 618,664.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,664.30/709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.00

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