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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.46, 1,056.76 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.46, 1,056.76 and 375.16 is: 562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.46 : 1,056.76 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.46/1,056.76 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.46x = 1,056.76 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.46x = 396,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,454.08/704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.78

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