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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.56, 1,061.94 and 399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.56, 1,061.94 and 399.76 is: 599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.56 : 1,061.94 = 399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.56/1,061.94 = 399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.56x = 1,061.94 × 399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.56x = 424,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,521.13/707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.98

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