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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.55, 1,062.19 and 399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.55, 1,062.19 and 399.62 is: 599.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.55 : 1,062.19 = 399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.55/1,062.19 = 399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.55x = 1,062.19 × 399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.55x = 424,471.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,471.02/707.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.92

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