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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.89, 1,058.01 and 397.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.89, 1,058.01 and 397.09 is: 596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.89 : 1,058.01 = 397.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.89/1,058.01 = 397.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.89x = 1,058.01 × 397.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.89x = 420,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,125.19/704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.02

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