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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 1,059.71 and 595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 1,059.71 and 595.58 is: 888.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 1,059.71 = 595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/1,059.71 = 595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 1,059.71 × 595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 631,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,133.81/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.46

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