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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.50, 1,056.12 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.50, 1,056.12 and 379.88 is: 568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.50 : 1,056.12 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.50/1,056.12 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.50x = 1,056.12 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.50x = 401,192.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,192.16/705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.67

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