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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.78, 1,069.04 and 590.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.78, 1,069.04 and 590.07 is: 886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.78 : 1,069.04 = 590.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.78/1,069.04 = 590.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.78x = 1,069.04 × 590.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.78x = 630,810.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,810.13/711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.24

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