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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.79, 1,056.55 and 334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.79, 1,056.55 and 334.37 is: 501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.79 : 1,056.55 = 334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.79/1,056.55 = 334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.79x = 1,056.55 × 334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.79x = 353,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,278.62/704.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.25

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