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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.26, 1,054.42 and 378.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.26, 1,054.42 and 378.85 is: 568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.26 : 1,054.42 = 378.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.26/1,054.42 = 378.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.26x = 1,054.42 × 378.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.26x = 399,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,467.02/703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.02

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