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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.03, 1,053.93 and 548.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.03, 1,053.93 and 548.13 is: 821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.03 : 1,053.93 = 548.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.03/1,053.93 = 548.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.03x = 1,053.93 × 548.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.03x = 577,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,690.65/703.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.72

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