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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.18, 1,056.41 and 396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.18, 1,056.41 and 396.10 is: 593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.18 : 1,056.41 = 396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.18/1,056.41 = 396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.18x = 1,056.41 × 396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.18x = 418,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,438.72/705.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.38

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