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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.96, 979.86 and 593.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.96, 979.86 and 593.48 is: 819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.96 : 979.86 = 593.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.96/979.86 = 593.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.96x = 979.86 × 593.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.96x = 581,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,527.31/709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.10

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