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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.17, 1,057.14 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.17, 1,057.14 and 380.16 is: 569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.17 : 1,057.14 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.17/1,057.14 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.17x = 1,057.14 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.17x = 401,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,882.34/705.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.91

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