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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.40, 1,069.96 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.40, 1,069.96 and 592.44 is: 888.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.40 : 1,069.96 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.40/1,069.96 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.40x = 1,069.96 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.40x = 633,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,887.10/713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.54

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