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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703, 1,049.80 and 605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703, 1,049.80 and 605.80 is: 904.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 1,049.80 = 605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/1,049.80 = 605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 1,049.80 × 605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 635,968.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,968.84/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.65

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