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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.77, 1,060.93 and 395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.77, 1,060.93 and 395.47 is: 592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.77 : 1,060.93 = 395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.77/1,060.93 = 395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.77x = 1,060.93 × 395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.77x = 419,565.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,565.99/707.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.80

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