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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.87, 1,069.36 and 597.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.87, 1,069.36 and 597.99 is: 895.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.87 : 1,069.36 = 597.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.87/1,069.36 = 597.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.87x = 1,069.36 × 597.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.87x = 639,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,463.60/713.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.77

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