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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,056.06 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,056.06 and 379.68 is: 569.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,056.06 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,056.06 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,056.06 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 400,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,964.86/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.23

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