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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.45, 1,053.89 and 593.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.45, 1,053.89 and 593.81 is: 889.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.45 : 1,053.89 = 593.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.45/1,053.89 = 593.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.45x = 1,053.89 × 593.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.45x = 625,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,810.42/703.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.63

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