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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.76, 1,060.16 and 398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.76, 1,060.16 and 398.56 is: 597.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.76 : 1,060.16 = 398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.76/1,060.16 = 398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.76x = 1,060.16 × 398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.76x = 422,537.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,537.37/706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.85

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