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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.20, 1,054.94 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.20, 1,054.94 and 379.12 is: 567.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.20 : 1,054.94 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.20/1,054.94 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.20x = 1,054.94 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.20x = 399,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,948.85/704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.95

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