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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.02, 1,054.48 and 395.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.02, 1,054.48 and 395.70 is: 592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.02 : 1,054.48 = 395.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.02/1,054.48 = 395.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.02x = 1,054.48 × 395.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.02x = 417,255.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,255.57/704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.68

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