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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.52, 1,055.40 and 630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.52, 1,055.40 and 630.96 is: 946.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.52 : 1,055.40 = 630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.52/1,055.40 = 630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.52x = 1,055.40 × 630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.52x = 665,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,915.18/703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.55

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