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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.60, 1,054.82 and 529.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.60, 1,054.82 and 529.93 is: 794.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.60 : 1,054.82 = 529.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.60/1,054.82 = 529.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.60x = 1,054.82 × 529.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.60x = 558,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,982.74/703.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.46

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