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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.22, 1,055.33 and 574.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.22, 1,055.33 and 574.73 is: 862.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.22 : 1,055.33 = 574.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.22/1,055.33 = 574.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.22x = 1,055.33 × 574.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.22x = 606,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,527.77/703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.51

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