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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.68, 1,070.64 and 558.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.68, 1,070.64 and 558.84 is: 839.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.68 : 1,070.64 = 558.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.68/1,070.64 = 558.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.68x = 1,070.64 × 558.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.68x = 598,316.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,316.46/712.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.53

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