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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 1,054.08 and 459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 1,054.08 and 459.72 is: 688.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 1,054.08 = 459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/1,054.08 = 459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 1,054.08 × 459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 484,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,581.66/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.52

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