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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.56, 1,059.03 and 397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.56, 1,059.03 and 397.98 is: 596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.56 : 1,059.03 = 397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.56/1,059.03 = 397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.56x = 1,059.03 × 397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.56x = 421,472.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,472.76/706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.51

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