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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.70, 971.19 and 405.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.70, 971.19 and 405.04 is: 559.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.70 : 971.19 = 405.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.70/971.19 = 405.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.70x = 971.19 × 405.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.70x = 393,369.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,369.99/703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.00

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