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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.34, 1,056.51 and 381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.34, 1,056.51 and 381.15 is: 571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.34 : 1,056.51 = 381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.34/1,056.51 = 381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.34x = 1,056.51 × 381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.34x = 402,688.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,688.79/704.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.73

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