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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.85, 1,066.32 and 590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.85, 1,066.32 and 590.01 is: 885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.85 : 1,066.32 = 590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.85/1,066.32 = 590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.85x = 1,066.32 × 590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.85x = 629,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,139.46/710.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.05

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