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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.50, 1,056.70 and 397.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.50, 1,056.70 and 397.18 is: 594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.50 : 1,056.70 = 397.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.50/1,056.70 = 397.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.50x = 1,056.70 × 397.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.50x = 419,700.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,700.11/705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.90

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