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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.46, 1,056.92 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.46, 1,056.92 and 396.91 is: 595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.46 : 1,056.92 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.46/1,056.92 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.46x = 1,056.92 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.46x = 419,503.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,503.11/704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.50

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