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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.62, 1,055.99 and 396.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.62, 1,055.99 and 396.01 is: 593.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.62 : 1,055.99 = 396.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.62/1,055.99 = 396.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.62x = 1,055.99 × 396.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.62x = 418,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,185.65/704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.49

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