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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.34, 1,058.70 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.34, 1,058.70 and 398.34 is: 597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.34 : 1,058.70 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.34/1,058.70 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.34x = 1,058.70 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.34x = 421,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,722.56/706.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.05

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