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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.44, 1,055.70 and 528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.44, 1,055.70 and 528.18 is: 792.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.44 : 1,055.70 = 528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.44/1,055.70 = 528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.44x = 1,055.70 × 528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.44x = 557,599.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,599.63/703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.68

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