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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.64, 1,056.36 and 443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.64, 1,056.36 and 443.72 is: 666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.64 : 1,056.36 = 443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.64/1,056.36 = 443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.64x = 1,056.36 × 443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.64x = 468,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,728.06/703.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.15

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