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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.93, 1,059.31 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.93, 1,059.31 and 376.10 is: 565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.93 : 1,059.31 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.93/1,059.31 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.93x = 1,059.31 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.93x = 398,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,407.37/704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.17

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