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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.92, 1,065.80 and 585.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.92, 1,065.80 and 585.76 is: 874.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.92 : 1,065.80 = 585.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.92/1,065.80 = 585.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.92x = 1,065.80 × 585.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.92x = 624,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,303.01/713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.47

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