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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 1,055.70 and 594.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 1,055.70 and 594.45 is: 891.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 1,055.70 = 594.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/1,055.70 = 594.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 1,055.70 × 594.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 627,560.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,560.87/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.68

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