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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.76, 1,056.62 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.76, 1,056.62 and 334.60 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.76 : 1,056.62 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.76/1,056.62 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.76x = 1,056.62 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.76x = 353,545.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,545.05/704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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