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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.47, 1,055.52 and 378.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.47, 1,055.52 and 378.46 is: 567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.47 : 1,055.52 = 378.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.47/1,055.52 = 378.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.47x = 1,055.52 × 378.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.47x = 399,472.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,472.10/703.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.86

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