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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.01, 1,061.37 and 399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.01, 1,061.37 and 399.10 is: 599.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.01 : 1,061.37 = 399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.01/1,061.37 = 399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.01x = 1,061.37 × 399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.01x = 423,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,592.77/707.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.13

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