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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.99, 1,058.88 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.99, 1,058.88 and 389.46 is: 584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.99 : 1,058.88 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.99/1,058.88 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.99x = 1,058.88 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.99x = 412,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,391.40/705.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.13

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