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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.90, 1,062.99 and 593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.90, 1,062.99 and 593.71 is: 889.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.90 : 1,062.99 = 593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.90/1,062.99 = 593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.90x = 1,062.99 × 593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.90x = 631,105.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,105.14/709.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.01

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