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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.41, 1,054.04 and 519.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.41, 1,054.04 and 519.95 is: 779.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.41 : 1,054.04 = 519.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.41/1,054.04 = 519.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.41x = 1,054.04 × 519.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.41x = 548,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,040.23/703.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.12

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