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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.09, 1,054.86 and 337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.09, 1,054.86 and 337.91 is: 506.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.09 : 1,054.86 = 337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.09/1,054.86 = 337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.09x = 1,054.86 × 337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.09x = 356,442.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,442.47/703.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.97

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