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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.12, 1,059.18 and 397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.12, 1,059.18 and 397.98 is: 596.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.12 : 1,059.18 = 397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.12/1,059.18 = 397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.12x = 1,059.18 × 397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.12x = 421,532.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,532.46/706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.97

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