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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.23, 1,056.38 and 395.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.23, 1,056.38 and 395.89 is: 593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.23 : 1,056.38 = 395.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.23/1,056.38 = 395.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.23x = 1,056.38 × 395.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.23x = 418,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,205.66/704.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.85

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