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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.79, 1,056.42 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.79, 1,056.42 and 357.44 is: 535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.79 : 1,056.42 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.79/1,056.42 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.79x = 1,056.42 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.79x = 377,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,601.48/704.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.76

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