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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.76, 1,054.35 and 395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.76, 1,054.35 and 395.15 is: 592.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.76 : 1,054.35 = 395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.76/1,054.35 = 395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.76x = 1,054.35 × 395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.76x = 416,621.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,621.13/703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.00

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