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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.71, 1,059.12 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.71, 1,059.12 and 398.44 is: 597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.71 : 1,059.12 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.71/1,059.12 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.71x = 1,059.12 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.71x = 421,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,995.77/706.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.13

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