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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.56, 1,055.80 and 639.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.56, 1,055.80 and 639.16 is: 959.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.56 : 1,055.80 = 639.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.56/1,055.80 = 639.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.56x = 1,055.80 × 639.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.56x = 674,825.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,825.13/703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.16

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