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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.46, 1,073.39 and 586.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.46, 1,073.39 and 586.67 is: 880.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.46 : 1,073.39 = 586.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.46/1,073.39 = 586.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.46x = 1,073.39 × 586.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.46x = 629,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,717.41/715.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.16

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