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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.63, 1,053.83 and 395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.63, 1,053.83 and 395.02 is: 591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.63 : 1,053.83 = 395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.63/1,053.83 = 395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.63x = 1,053.83 × 395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.63x = 416,281.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,281.95/703.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.62

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