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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.62, 1,054.94 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.62, 1,054.94 and 374.82 is: 561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.62 : 1,054.94 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.62/1,054.94 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.62x = 1,054.94 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.62x = 395,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,412.61/704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.17

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