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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.37, 1,065.25 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.37, 1,065.25 and 595.52 is: 891.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.37 : 1,065.25 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.37/1,065.25 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.37x = 1,065.25 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.37x = 634,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,377.68/711.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.77

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