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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.80, 1,056.39 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.80, 1,056.39 and 379.49 is: 568.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.80 : 1,056.39 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.80/1,056.39 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.80x = 1,056.39 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.80x = 400,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,884.16/704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.79

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