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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.58, 1,056.12 and 595.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.58, 1,056.12 and 595.22 is: 893.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.58 : 1,056.12 = 595.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.58/1,056.12 = 595.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.58x = 1,056.12 × 595.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.58x = 628,620.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,620.55/703.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.46

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