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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.33, 1,056.37 and 639.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.33, 1,056.37 and 639.09 is: 959.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.33 : 1,056.37 = 639.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.33/1,056.37 = 639.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.33x = 1,056.37 × 639.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.33x = 675,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,113.31/703.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.88

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