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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.78, 1,056.29 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.78, 1,056.29 and 396.84 is: 594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.78 : 1,056.29 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.78/1,056.29 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.78x = 1,056.29 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.78x = 419,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,176.14/704.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.77

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