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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.45, 1,055.17 and 531.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.45, 1,055.17 and 531.22 is: 796.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.45 : 1,055.17 = 531.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.45/1,055.17 = 531.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.45x = 1,055.17 × 531.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.45x = 560,527.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,527.41/703.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.83

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