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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.60, 1,064.35 and 593.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.60, 1,064.35 and 593.74 is: 888.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.60 : 1,064.35 = 593.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.60/1,064.35 = 593.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.60x = 1,064.35 × 593.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.60x = 631,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,947.17/711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.07

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