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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.90, 1,056.26 and 357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.90, 1,056.26 and 357.71 is: 536.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.90 : 1,056.26 = 357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.90/1,056.26 = 357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.90x = 1,056.26 × 357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.90x = 377,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,830.38/704.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.00

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