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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.81, 1,056.82 and 259.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.81, 1,056.82 and 259.89 is: 389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.81 : 1,056.82 = 259.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.81/1,056.82 = 259.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.81x = 1,056.82 × 259.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.81x = 274,651.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,651.67/704.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.68

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