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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.10, 1,056.92 and 379.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.10, 1,056.92 and 379.79 is: 569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.10 : 1,056.92 = 379.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.10/1,056.92 = 379.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.10x = 1,056.92 × 379.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.10x = 401,402.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,402.36/705.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.28

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