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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 1,058.13 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 1,058.13 and 396.63 is: 595.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 1,058.13 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/1,058.13 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 1,058.13 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 419,686.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,686.10/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.44

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