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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.93, 1,056.78 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.93, 1,056.78 and 375.12 is: 562.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.93 : 1,056.78 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.93/1,056.78 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.93x = 1,056.78 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.93x = 396,419.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,419.31/704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.36

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