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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.77, 1,055.89 and 443.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.77, 1,055.89 and 443.47 is: 665.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.77 : 1,055.89 = 443.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.77/1,055.89 = 443.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.77x = 1,055.89 × 443.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.77x = 468,255.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,255.54/703.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.35

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