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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.94, 1,064.25 and 594.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.94, 1,064.25 and 594.78 is: 890.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.94 : 1,064.25 = 594.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.94/1,064.25 = 594.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.94x = 1,064.25 × 594.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.94x = 632,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,994.62/710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.36

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