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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.93, 1,058.58 and 376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.93, 1,058.58 and 376.79 is: 565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.93 : 1,058.58 = 376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.93/1,058.58 = 376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.93x = 1,058.58 × 376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.93x = 398,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,866.60/705.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.02

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