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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.56, 1,066.80 and 581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.56, 1,066.80 and 581.92 is: 873.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.56 : 1,066.80 = 581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.56/1,066.80 = 581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.56x = 1,066.80 × 581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.56x = 620,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,792.26/710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.67

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