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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.45, 1,062.62 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.45, 1,062.62 and 399.33 is: 598.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.45 : 1,062.62 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.45/1,062.62 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.45x = 1,062.62 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.45x = 424,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,335.55/708.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.97

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