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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.91, 1,052.85 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.91, 1,052.85 and 379.32 is: 568.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.91 : 1,052.85 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.91/1,052.85 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.91x = 1,052.85 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.91x = 399,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,367.06/701.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.97

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