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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.99, 1,056.67 and 379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.99, 1,056.67 and 379.67 is: 569.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.99 : 1,056.67 = 379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.99/1,056.67 = 379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.99x = 1,056.67 × 379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.99x = 401,188.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,188.91/704.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.07

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