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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.55, 1,055.03 and 411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.55, 1,055.03 and 411.35 is: 616.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.55 : 1,055.03 = 411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.55/1,055.03 = 411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.55x = 1,055.03 × 411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.55x = 433,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,979.26/703.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.84

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