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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 1,055.70 and 378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 1,055.70 and 378.78 is: 567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 1,055.70 = 378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/1,055.70 = 378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 1,055.70 × 378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 399,878.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,878.05/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.93

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