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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.28, 1,060.08 and 399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.28, 1,060.08 and 399 is: 598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.28 : 1,060.08 = 399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.28/1,060.08 = 399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.28x = 1,060.08 × 399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.28x = 422,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,971.92/707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.03

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