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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 1,052.73 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 1,052.73 and 599.76 is: 898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 1,052.73 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/1,052.73 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 1,052.73 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 631,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,385.34/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.03

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