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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.16, 1,055.43 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.16, 1,055.43 and 379.08 is: 568.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.16 : 1,055.43 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.16/1,055.43 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.16x = 1,055.43 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.16x = 400,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,092.40/704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.18

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