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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.68, 1,057.16 and 396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.68, 1,057.16 and 396.59 is: 594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.68 : 1,057.16 = 396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.68/1,057.16 = 396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.68x = 1,057.16 × 396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.68x = 419,259.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,259.74/705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.12

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