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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 1,063.75 and 594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 1,063.75 and 594.52 is: 890.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 1,063.75 = 594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/1,063.75 = 594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 1,063.75 × 594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 632,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,422.72/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.28

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