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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.78, 1,055.27 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.78, 1,055.27 and 328.12 is: 491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.78 : 1,055.27 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.78/1,055.27 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.78x = 1,055.27 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.78x = 346,253.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,253.37/703.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.99

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