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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.39, 1,056.20 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.39, 1,056.20 and 392.13 is: 587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.39 : 1,056.20 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.39/1,056.20 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.39x = 1,056.20 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.39x = 414,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,168.69/704.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.99

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