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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.66, 1,056.92 and 357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.66, 1,056.92 and 357.86 is: 536.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.66 : 1,056.92 = 357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.66/1,056.92 = 357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.66x = 1,056.92 × 357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.66x = 378,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,229.39/704.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.75

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