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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.83, 1,057.32 and 397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.83, 1,057.32 and 397.22 is: 595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.83 : 1,057.32 = 397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.83/1,057.32 = 397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.83x = 1,057.32 × 397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.83x = 419,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,983.36/705.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.02

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