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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.57, 1,057.60 and 576.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.57, 1,057.60 and 576.05 is: 864.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.57 : 1,057.60 = 576.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.57/1,057.60 = 576.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.57x = 1,057.60 × 576.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.57x = 609,230.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,230.48/704.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.68

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