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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.56, 1,055.58 and 379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.56, 1,055.58 and 379.18 is: 568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.56 : 1,055.58 = 379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.56/1,055.58 = 379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.56x = 1,055.58 × 379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.56x = 400,254.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,254.82/704.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.09

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