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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.05, 1,055.48 and 540.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.05, 1,055.48 and 540.84 is: 811.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.05 : 1,055.48 = 540.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.05/1,055.48 = 540.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.05x = 1,055.48 × 540.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.05x = 570,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,845.80/703.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.96

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