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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.45, 1,058.28 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.45, 1,058.28 and 376.56 is: 564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.45 : 1,058.28 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.45/1,058.28 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.45x = 1,058.28 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.45x = 398,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,505.92/705.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.90

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