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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.96, 1,056.66 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.96, 1,056.66 and 379.16 is: 569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.96 : 1,056.66 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.96/1,056.66 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.96x = 1,056.66 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.96x = 400,643.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,643.21/703.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.13

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