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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.78, 1,067.55 and 590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.78, 1,067.55 and 590.22 is: 883.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.78 : 1,067.55 = 590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.78/1,067.55 = 590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.78x = 1,067.55 × 590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.78x = 630,089.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,089.36/712.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.99

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