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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.76, 1,057.30 and 380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.76, 1,057.30 and 380.04 is: 570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.76 : 1,057.30 = 380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.76/1,057.30 = 380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.76x = 1,057.30 × 380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.76x = 401,816.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,816.29/704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.15

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