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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.19, 1,054.79 and 394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.19, 1,054.79 and 394.58 is: 591.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.19 : 1,054.79 = 394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.19/1,054.79 = 394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.19x = 1,054.79 × 394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.19x = 416,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,199.04/703.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.87

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