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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.64, 1,054.62 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.64, 1,054.62 and 379.16 is: 568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.64 : 1,054.62 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.64/1,054.62 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.64x = 1,054.62 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.64x = 399,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,869.72/703.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.29

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