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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.20, 1,055.28 and 395.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.20, 1,055.28 and 395.30 is: 593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.20 : 1,055.28 = 395.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.20/1,055.28 = 395.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.20x = 1,055.28 × 395.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.20x = 417,152.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,152.18/703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.22

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