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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.11, 1,056.82 and 357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.11, 1,056.82 and 357.69 is: 536.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.11 : 1,056.82 = 357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.11/1,056.82 = 357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.11x = 1,056.82 × 357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.11x = 378,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,013.95/704.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.87

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