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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 1,056.47 and 396.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 1,056.47 and 396.51 is: 594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 1,056.47 = 396.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/1,056.47 = 396.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 1,056.47 × 396.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 418,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,898.94/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.84

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