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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.37, 1,054.80 and 209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.37, 1,054.80 and 209.63 is: 314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.37 : 1,054.80 = 209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.37/1,054.80 = 209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.37x = 1,054.80 × 209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.37x = 221,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,112.45/703.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.36

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