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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.06, 1,058.28 and 397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.06, 1,058.28 and 397.48 is: 595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.06 : 1,058.28 = 397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.06/1,058.28 = 397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.06x = 1,058.28 × 397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.06x = 420,645.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,645.13/706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.76

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