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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.96, 1,055.84 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.96, 1,055.84 and 379.52 is: 568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.96 : 1,055.84 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.96/1,055.84 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.96x = 1,055.84 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.96x = 400,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,712.40/704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.42

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