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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.65, 1,056.09 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.65, 1,056.09 and 358.07 is: 536.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.65 : 1,056.09 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.65/1,056.09 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.65x = 1,056.09 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.65x = 378,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,154.13/704.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.66

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