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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.73, 1,056.83 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.73, 1,056.83 and 357.38 is: 535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.73 : 1,056.83 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.73/1,056.83 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.73x = 1,056.83 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.73x = 377,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,682.83/704.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.93

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