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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.62, 1,055.97 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.62, 1,055.97 and 574.02 is: 861.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.62 : 1,055.97 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.62/1,055.97 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.62x = 1,055.97 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.62x = 606,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,147.90/703.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.47

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