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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.81, 1,056.03 and 313.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.81, 1,056.03 and 313.87 is: 470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.81 : 1,056.03 = 313.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.81/1,056.03 = 313.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.81x = 1,056.03 × 313.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.81x = 331,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,456.14/703.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.95

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