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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.06, 1,053.51 and 378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.06, 1,053.51 and 378.34 is: 566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.06 : 1,053.51 = 378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.06/1,053.51 = 378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.06x = 1,053.51 × 378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.06x = 398,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,584.97/703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.93

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