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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.31, 1,055.84 and 379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.31, 1,055.84 and 379.69 is: 568.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.31 : 1,055.84 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.31/1,055.84 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.31x = 1,055.84 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.31x = 400,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,887.35/705.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.39

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