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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.12, 1,054.69 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.12, 1,054.69 and 394.98 is: 592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.12 : 1,054.69 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.12/1,054.69 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.12x = 1,054.69 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.12x = 416,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,581.46/703.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.48

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