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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.17, 1,054.85 and 356.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.17, 1,054.85 and 356.39 is: 534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.17 : 1,054.85 = 356.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.17/1,054.85 = 356.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.17x = 1,054.85 × 356.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.17x = 375,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,930.94/703.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.62

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