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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.41, 1,056.60 and 381.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.41, 1,056.60 and 381.82 is: 572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.41 : 1,056.60 = 381.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.41/1,056.60 = 381.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.41x = 1,056.60 × 381.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.41x = 403,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,431.01/704.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.72

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