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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.73, 1,054.80 and 429.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.73, 1,054.80 and 429.22 is: 643.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.73 : 1,054.80 = 429.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.73/1,054.80 = 429.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.73x = 1,054.80 × 429.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.73x = 452,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,735.98/703.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.34

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