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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.70, 1,055.86 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.70, 1,055.86 and 374.56 is: 562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.70 : 1,055.86 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.70/1,055.86 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.70x = 1,055.86 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.70x = 395,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,486.50/703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.01

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