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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.43, 1,061.20 and 399.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.43, 1,061.20 and 399.43 is: 599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.43 : 1,061.20 = 399.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.43/1,061.20 = 399.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.43x = 1,061.20 × 399.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.43x = 423,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,876.94/707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.18

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