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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.64, 1,061.88 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.64, 1,061.88 and 399.72 is: 599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.64 : 1,061.88 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.64/1,061.88 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.64x = 1,061.88 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.64x = 424,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,454.67/707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.82

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