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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.16, 1,060.20 and 399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.16, 1,060.20 and 399.36 is: 598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.16 : 1,060.20 = 399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.16/1,060.20 = 399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.16x = 1,060.20 × 399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.16x = 423,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,401.47/707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.74

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