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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.66, 1,066.38 and 594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.66, 1,066.38 and 594.64 is: 893.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.66 : 1,066.38 = 594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.66/1,066.38 = 594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.66x = 1,066.38 × 594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.66x = 634,112.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,112.20/709.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.54

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