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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.64, 1,059.10 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.64, 1,059.10 and 376.86 is: 565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.64 : 1,059.10 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.64/1,059.10 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.64x = 1,059.10 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.64x = 399,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,127.13/705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.62

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