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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.79, 1,056.29 and 338.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.79, 1,056.29 and 338.83 is: 508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.79 : 1,056.29 = 338.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.79/1,056.29 = 338.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.79x = 1,056.29 × 338.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.79x = 357,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,906.25/703.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.54

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