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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.07, 1,052.02 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.07, 1,052.02 and 424.43 is: 635.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.07 : 1,052.02 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.07/1,052.02 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.07x = 1,052.02 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.07x = 446,508.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,508.85/703.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.08

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