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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 1,057.10 and 396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 1,057.10 and 396.16 is: 594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 1,057.10 = 396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/1,057.10 = 396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 1,057.10 × 396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 418,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,780.74/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.55

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