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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.52, 1,054.56 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.52, 1,054.56 and 429.72 is: 643.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.52 : 1,054.56 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.52/1,054.56 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.52x = 1,054.56 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.52x = 453,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,165.52/704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.23

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