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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.06, 1,056.09 and 374.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.06, 1,056.09 and 374.19 is: 561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.06 : 1,056.09 = 374.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.06/1,056.09 = 374.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.06x = 1,056.09 × 374.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.06x = 395,178.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,178.32/704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.29

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