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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.20, 1,055.97 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.20, 1,055.97 and 392.13 is: 587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.20 : 1,055.97 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.20/1,055.97 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.20x = 1,055.97 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.20x = 414,077.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,077.52/705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.18

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