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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.56, 1,054.44 and 539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.56, 1,054.44 and 539.88 is: 809.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.56 : 1,054.44 = 539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.56/1,054.44 = 539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.56x = 1,054.44 × 539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.56x = 569,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,271.07/703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.13

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