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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.86, 1,077.45 and 589.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.86, 1,077.45 and 589.08 is: 882.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.86 : 1,077.45 = 589.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.86/1,077.45 = 589.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.86x = 1,077.45 × 589.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.86x = 634,704.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,704.25/718.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.93

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