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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.32, 1,069.02 and 586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.32, 1,069.02 and 586.60 is: 879.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.32 : 1,069.02 = 586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.32/1,069.02 = 586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.32x = 1,069.02 × 586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.32x = 627,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,087.13/713.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.11

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