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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.77, 1,055.66 and 318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.77, 1,055.66 and 318.75 is: 478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.77 : 1,055.66 = 318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.77/1,055.66 = 318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.77x = 1,055.66 × 318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.77x = 336,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,490.03/703.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.13

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