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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.82, 1,057.86 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.82, 1,057.86 and 380.46 is: 571.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.82 : 1,057.86 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.82/1,057.86 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.82x = 1,057.86 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.82x = 402,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,473.42/704.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.03

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