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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.79, 1,056.71 and 375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.79, 1,056.71 and 375.51 is: 563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.79 : 1,056.71 = 375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.79/1,056.71 = 375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.79x = 1,056.71 × 375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.79x = 396,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,805.52/704.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.01

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