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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.03, 1,056.82 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.03, 1,056.82 and 395.48 is: 594.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.03 : 1,056.82 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.03/1,056.82 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.03x = 1,056.82 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.03x = 417,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,954.68/703.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.51

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