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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.93, 1,060.53 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.93, 1,060.53 and 398.84 is: 597.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.93 : 1,060.53 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.93/1,060.53 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.93x = 1,060.53 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.93x = 422,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,981.79/707.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.49

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