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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.88, 1,063.38 and 581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.88, 1,063.38 and 581.24 is: 870.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.88 : 1,063.38 = 581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.88/1,063.38 = 581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.88x = 1,063.38 × 581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.88x = 618,078.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,078.99/709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.68

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