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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.96, 1,068.90 and 592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.96, 1,068.90 and 592 is: 887.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.96 : 1,068.90 = 592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.96/1,068.90 = 592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.96x = 1,068.90 × 592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.96x = 632,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,788.80/712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.55

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