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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.26, 1,056.10 and 430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.26, 1,056.10 and 430.95 is: 647.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.26 : 1,056.10 = 430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.26/1,056.10 = 430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.26x = 1,056.10 × 430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.26x = 455,121.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,121.68/703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.16

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