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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.06, 1,053.51 and 394.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.06, 1,053.51 and 394.54 is: 591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.06 : 1,053.51 = 394.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.06/1,053.51 = 394.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.06x = 1,053.51 × 394.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.06x = 415,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,651.84/703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.20

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