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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.26, 1,053.72 and 557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.26, 1,053.72 and 557.10 is: 834.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.26 : 1,053.72 = 557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.26/1,053.72 = 557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.26x = 1,053.72 × 557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.26x = 587,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,027.41/703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.72

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