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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.56, 1,061.46 and 399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.56, 1,061.46 and 399.46 is: 598.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.56 : 1,061.46 = 399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.56/1,061.46 = 399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.56x = 1,061.46 × 399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.56x = 424,010.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,010.81/708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.41

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