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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.50, 1,055.07 and 415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.50, 1,055.07 and 415.14 is: 622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.50 : 1,055.07 = 415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.50/1,055.07 = 415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.50x = 1,055.07 × 415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.50x = 438,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,001.76/703.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.60

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