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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.34, 1,056.53 and 429.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.34, 1,056.53 and 429.59 is: 645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.34 : 1,056.53 = 429.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.34/1,056.53 = 429.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.34x = 1,056.53 × 429.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.34x = 453,875.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,875.22/703.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.32

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