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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.81, 1,055.99 and 380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.81, 1,055.99 and 380.40 is: 569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.81 : 1,055.99 = 380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.81/1,055.99 = 380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.81x = 1,055.99 × 380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.81x = 401,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,696.69/704.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.94

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