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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.48, 1,059.63 and 393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.48, 1,059.63 and 393.82 is: 590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.48 : 1,059.63 = 393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.48/1,059.63 = 393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.48x = 1,059.63 × 393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.48x = 417,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,303.49/706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.68

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