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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.97, 1,059.44 and 398.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.97, 1,059.44 and 398.17 is: 596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.97 : 1,059.44 = 398.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.97/1,059.44 = 398.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.97x = 1,059.44 × 398.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.97x = 421,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,837.22/706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.68

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