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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.61, 1,055.68 and 495.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.61, 1,055.68 and 495.57 is: 743.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.61 : 1,055.68 = 495.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.61/1,055.68 = 495.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.61x = 1,055.68 × 495.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.61x = 523,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,162.10/703.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.55

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