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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.58, 1,055.22 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.58, 1,055.22 and 379.50 is: 568.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.58 : 1,055.22 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.58/1,055.22 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.58x = 1,055.22 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.58x = 400,455.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,455.99/704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.36

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