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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.52, 1,056.06 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.52, 1,056.06 and 392.22 is: 587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.52 : 1,056.06 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.52/1,056.06 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.52x = 1,056.06 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.52x = 414,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,207.85/704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.93

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