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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.99, 1,058.17 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.99, 1,058.17 and 380.68 is: 570.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.99 : 1,058.17 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.99/1,058.17 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.99x = 1,058.17 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.99x = 402,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,816.96/705.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.57

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