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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.37, 1,060.07 and 398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.37, 1,060.07 and 398.94 is: 597.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.37 : 1,060.07 = 398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.37/1,060.07 = 398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.37x = 1,060.07 × 398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.37x = 422,902.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,902.33/707.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.85

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