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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.52, 1,056.16 and 459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.52, 1,056.16 and 459.20 is: 689.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.52 : 1,056.16 = 459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.52/1,056.16 = 459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.52x = 1,056.16 × 459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.52x = 484,988.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,988.67/703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.37

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