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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.68, 1,061.65 and 399.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.68, 1,061.65 and 399.59 is: 598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.68 : 1,061.65 = 399.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.68/1,061.65 = 399.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.68x = 1,061.65 × 399.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.68x = 424,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,223.90/708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.61

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