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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.32, 1,065.17 and 595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.32, 1,065.17 and 595.47 is: 891.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.32 : 1,065.17 = 595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.32/1,065.17 = 595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.32x = 1,065.17 × 595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.32x = 634,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,273.80/711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.69

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