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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706, 1,058.16 and 397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706, 1,058.16 and 397.72 is: 596.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706 : 1,058.16 = 397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706/1,058.16 = 397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706x = 1,058.16 × 397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706x = 420,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,851.40/706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.11

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