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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.70, 1,060.14 and 399.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.70, 1,060.14 and 399.09 is: 597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.70 : 1,060.14 = 399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.70/1,060.14 = 399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.70x = 1,060.14 × 399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.70x = 423,091.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,091.27/707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.84

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