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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.85, 1,058.45 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.85, 1,058.45 and 380.84 is: 571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.85 : 1,058.45 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.85/1,058.45 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.85x = 1,058.45 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.85x = 403,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,092.90/705.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.08

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