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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 1,058.31 and 432.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 1,058.31 and 432.07 is: 648.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 1,058.31 = 432.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/1,058.31 = 432.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 1,058.31 × 432.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 457,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,261.36/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.75

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