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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.51, 1,061.12 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.51, 1,061.12 and 399.96 is: 599.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.51 : 1,061.12 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.51/1,061.12 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.51x = 1,061.12 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.51x = 424,406.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,406.56/707.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.86

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