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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.70, 1,055.71 and 395.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.70, 1,055.71 and 395.62 is: 592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.70 : 1,055.71 = 395.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.70/1,055.71 = 395.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.70x = 1,055.71 × 395.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.70x = 417,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,652.73/704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.67

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