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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.56, 1,060.53 and 398.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.56, 1,060.53 and 398.98 is: 598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.56 : 1,060.53 = 398.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.56/1,060.53 = 398.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.56x = 1,060.53 × 398.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.56x = 423,130.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,130.26/707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.01

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