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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.69, 1,058.66 and 397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.69, 1,058.66 and 397.60 is: 595.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.69 : 1,058.66 = 397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.69/1,058.66 = 397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.69x = 1,058.66 × 397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.69x = 420,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,915.93/706.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.62

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