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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.18, 1,053.82 and 579.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.18, 1,053.82 and 579.28 is: 866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.18 : 1,053.82 = 579.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.18/1,053.82 = 579.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.18x = 1,053.82 × 579.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.18x = 610,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,456.85/704.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.90

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