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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.48, 1,055.84 and 574.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.48, 1,055.84 and 574.96 is: 862.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.48 : 1,055.84 = 574.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.48/1,055.84 = 574.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.48x = 1,055.84 × 574.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.48x = 607,065.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,065.77/703.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.95

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