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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.76, 1,056.81 and 375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.76, 1,056.81 and 375.61 is: 563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.76 : 1,056.81 = 375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.76/1,056.81 = 375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.76x = 1,056.81 × 375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.76x = 396,946.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,946.53/704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.24

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