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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.96, 1,071.64 and 585.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.96, 1,071.64 and 585.48 is: 878.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.96 : 1,071.64 = 585.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.96/1,071.64 = 585.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.96x = 1,071.64 × 585.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.96x = 627,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,423.79/713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.79

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