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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.67, 1,057.17 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.67, 1,057.17 and 357.89 is: 536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.67 : 1,057.17 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.67/1,057.17 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.67x = 1,057.17 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.67x = 378,346.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,346.63/704.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.92

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