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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.59, 1,058.50 and 397.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.59, 1,058.50 and 397.51 is: 595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.59 : 1,058.50 = 397.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.59/1,058.50 = 397.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.59x = 1,058.50 × 397.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.59x = 420,762.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,762.19/706.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.48

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