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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 1,059.57 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 1,059.57 and 377.10 is: 566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 1,059.57 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/1,059.57 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 1,059.57 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 399,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,563.85/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.13

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