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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 1,057.68 and 397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 1,057.68 and 397.02 is: 594.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 1,057.68 = 397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/1,057.68 = 397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 1,057.68 × 397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 419,920.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,920.11/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.82

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