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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.72, 1,057.14 and 396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.72, 1,057.14 and 396.56 is: 594.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.72 : 1,057.14 = 396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.72/1,057.14 = 396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.72x = 1,057.14 × 396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.72x = 419,219.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,219.44/704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.87

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