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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.21, 1,058.37 and 397.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.21, 1,058.37 and 397.94 is: 596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.21 : 1,058.37 = 397.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.21/1,058.37 = 397.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.21x = 1,058.37 × 397.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.21x = 421,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,167.76/706.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.38

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