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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.56, 1,067.01 and 590.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.56, 1,067.01 and 590.46 is: 884.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.56 : 1,067.01 = 590.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.56/1,067.01 = 590.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.56x = 1,067.01 × 590.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.56x = 630,026.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,026.72/712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.17

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