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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.90, 1,064.49 and 594.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.90, 1,064.49 and 594.71 is: 890.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.90 : 1,064.49 = 594.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.90/1,064.49 = 594.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.90x = 1,064.49 × 594.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.90x = 633,062.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,062.85/710.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.51

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