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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.96, 1,070.14 and 584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.96, 1,070.14 and 584.48 is: 877.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.96 : 1,070.14 = 584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.96/1,070.14 = 584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.96x = 1,070.14 × 584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.96x = 625,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,475.43/712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.29

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