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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.44, 1,055.40 and 522.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.44, 1,055.40 and 522.36 is: 783.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.44 : 1,055.40 = 522.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.44/1,055.40 = 522.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.44x = 1,055.40 × 522.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.44x = 551,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,298.74/703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.72

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