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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 1,055.52 and 440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 1,055.52 and 440.79 is: 660.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 1,055.52 = 440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/1,055.52 = 440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 1,055.52 × 440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 465,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,266.81/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.68

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