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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 1,055.98 and 396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 1,055.98 and 396.70 is: 594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 1,055.98 = 396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/1,055.98 = 396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 1,055.98 × 396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 418,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,907.27/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.18

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