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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.74, 1,054.70 and 378.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.74, 1,054.70 and 378.73 is: 567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.74 : 1,054.70 = 378.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.74/1,054.70 = 378.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.74x = 1,054.70 × 378.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.74x = 399,446.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,446.53/703.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.61

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