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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.50, 1,059.35 and 398.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.50, 1,059.35 and 398.89 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.50 : 1,059.35 = 398.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.50/1,059.35 = 398.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.50x = 1,059.35 × 398.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.50x = 422,563.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,563.45/707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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