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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.40, 950.40 and 703.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.40, 950.40 and 703.40 is: 950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.40 : 950.40 = 703.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.40/950.40 = 703.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.40x = 950.40 × 703.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.40x = 668,511.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,511.36/703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.40

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