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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 1,066.38 and 581.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 1,066.38 and 581.96 is: 873.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 1,066.38 = 581.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/1,066.38 = 581.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 1,066.38 × 581.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 620,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,590.50/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.51

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