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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 1,054.08 and 487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 1,054.08 and 487.62 is: 731.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 1,054.08 = 487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/1,054.08 = 487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 1,054.08 × 487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 513,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,990.49/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.06

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