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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.18, 1,054.09 and 643.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.18, 1,054.09 and 643.04 is: 963.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.18 : 1,054.09 = 643.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.18/1,054.09 = 643.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.18x = 1,054.09 × 643.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.18x = 677,822.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,822.03/703.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.94

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