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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,056.90 and 379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,056.90 and 379.69 is: 569.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,056.90 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,056.90 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,056.90 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 401,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,291.01/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.69

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