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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.34, 1,055.70 and 396.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.34, 1,055.70 and 396.34 is: 594.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.34 : 1,055.70 = 396.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.34/1,055.70 = 396.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.34x = 1,055.70 × 396.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.34x = 418,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,416.14/704.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.05

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