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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703, 1,052.88 and 428.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703, 1,052.88 and 428.84 is: 642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 1,052.88 = 428.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/1,052.88 = 428.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 1,052.88 × 428.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 451,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,517.06/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.27

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