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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.48, 1,055.18 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.48, 1,055.18 and 379.16 is: 567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.48 : 1,055.18 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.48/1,055.18 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.48x = 1,055.18 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.48x = 400,082.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,082.05/704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.91

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