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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.79, 1,057.31 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.79, 1,057.31 and 375.93 is: 563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.79 : 1,057.31 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.79/1,057.31 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.79x = 1,057.31 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.79x = 397,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,472.67/704.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.96

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