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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703, 1,053.12 and 663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703, 1,053.12 and 663.04 is: 993.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 1,053.12 = 663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/1,053.12 = 663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 1,053.12 × 663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 698,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,260.68/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.26

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