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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.81, 1,056.03 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.81, 1,056.03 and 407.44 is: 611.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.81 : 1,056.03 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.81/1,056.03 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.81x = 1,056.03 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.81x = 430,268.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,268.86/703.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.34

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