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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.08, 1,057.74 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.08, 1,057.74 and 397.44 is: 595.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.08 : 1,057.74 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.08/1,057.74 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.08x = 1,057.74 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.08x = 420,388.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,388.19/706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.38

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