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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.04, 1,054.04 and 378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.04, 1,054.04 and 378.80 is: 567.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.04 : 1,054.04 = 378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.04/1,054.04 = 378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.04x = 1,054.04 × 378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.04x = 399,270.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,270.35/703.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.92

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