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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.84, 1,058.88 and 397.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.84, 1,058.88 and 397.75 is: 595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.84 : 1,058.88 = 397.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.84/1,058.88 = 397.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.84x = 1,058.88 × 397.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.84x = 421,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,169.52/706.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.85

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