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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.15, 1,053.51 and 558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.15, 1,053.51 and 558.56 is: 836.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.15 : 1,053.51 = 558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.15/1,053.51 = 558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.15x = 1,053.51 × 558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.15x = 588,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,449.08/703.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.88

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