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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.11, 1,056.04 and 379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.11, 1,056.04 and 379.69 is: 568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.11 : 1,056.04 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.11/1,056.04 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.11x = 1,056.04 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.11x = 400,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,964.24/705.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.66

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