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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.13, 1,053.32 and 428.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.13, 1,053.32 and 428.54 is: 641.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.13 : 1,053.32 = 428.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.13/1,053.32 = 428.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.13x = 1,053.32 × 428.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.13x = 451,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,382.34/703.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.97

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