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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.96, 1,058.13 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.96, 1,058.13 and 381.02 is: 571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.96 : 1,058.13 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.96/1,058.13 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.96x = 1,058.13 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.96x = 403,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,168.69/704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.90

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