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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.73, 1,055.28 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.73, 1,055.28 and 541.52 is: 812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.73 : 1,055.28 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.73/1,055.28 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.73x = 1,055.28 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.73x = 571,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,459.89/703.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.05

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