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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.34, 1,060.20 and 399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.34, 1,060.20 and 399.34 is: 598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.34 : 1,060.20 = 399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.34/1,060.20 = 399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.34x = 1,060.20 × 399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.34x = 423,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,380.27/707.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.55

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