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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.96, 1,055.13 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.96, 1,055.13 and 379.02 is: 568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.96 : 1,055.13 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.96/1,055.13 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.96x = 1,055.13 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.96x = 399,915.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,915.37/702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.90

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