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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.69, 1,061.24 and 580.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.69, 1,061.24 and 580.95 is: 867.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.69 : 1,061.24 = 580.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.69/1,061.24 = 580.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.69x = 1,061.24 × 580.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.69x = 616,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,527.38/710.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.51

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