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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.77, 1,056.39 and 348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.77, 1,056.39 and 348.82 is: 522.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.77 : 1,056.39 = 348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.77/1,056.39 = 348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.77x = 1,056.39 × 348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.77x = 368,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,489.96/704.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.85

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