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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.59, 1,055.45 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.59, 1,055.45 and 183.60 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.59 : 1,055.45 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.59/1,055.45 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.59x = 1,055.45 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.59x = 193,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,781.08/703.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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