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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.02, 1,055.40 and 582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.02, 1,055.40 and 582.72 is: 874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.02 : 1,055.40 = 582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.02/1,055.40 = 582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.02x = 1,055.40 × 582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.02x = 615,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,002.69/703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.80

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