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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.69, 1,060.15 and 398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.69, 1,060.15 and 398.60 is: 597.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.69 : 1,060.15 = 398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.69/1,060.15 = 398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.69x = 1,060.15 × 398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.69x = 422,575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,575.79/707.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.12

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