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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.30, 1,056.01 and 609.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.30, 1,056.01 and 609.78 is: 915.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.30 : 1,056.01 = 609.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.30/1,056.01 = 609.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.30x = 1,056.01 × 609.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.30x = 643,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,933.78/703.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.59

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