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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.05, 1,054.55 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.05, 1,054.55 and 209.45 is: 314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.05 : 1,054.55 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.05/1,054.55 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.05x = 1,054.55 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.05x = 220,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,869.18/703.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.16

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