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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.32, 1,060.52 and 398.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.32, 1,060.52 and 398.79 is: 598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.32 : 1,060.52 = 398.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.32/1,060.52 = 398.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.32x = 1,060.52 × 398.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.32x = 422,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,922.78/706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.77

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