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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.35, 1,053.46 and 608.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.35, 1,053.46 and 608.44 is: 911.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.35 : 1,053.46 = 608.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.35/1,053.46 = 608.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.35x = 1,053.46 × 608.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.35x = 640,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,967.20/703.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.31

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