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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 1,056.31 and 396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 1,056.31 and 396.56 is: 594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 1,056.31 = 396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/1,056.31 = 396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 1,056.31 × 396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 418,891.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,891.94/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.31

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