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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.58, 1,056.06 and 575.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.58, 1,056.06 and 575.09 is: 863.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.58 : 1,056.06 = 575.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.58/1,056.06 = 575.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.58x = 1,056.06 × 575.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.58x = 607,324.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,324.27/703.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.20

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