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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.09, 1,057.95 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.09, 1,057.95 and 397.50 is: 596.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.09 : 1,057.95 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.09/1,057.95 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.09x = 1,057.95 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.09x = 420,535.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,535.13/705.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.43

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