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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.04, 1,055.12 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.04, 1,055.12 and 395.20 is: 593.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.04 : 1,055.12 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.04/1,055.12 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.04x = 1,055.12 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.04x = 416,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,983.42/703.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.11

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