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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.82, 1,054.89 and 337.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.82, 1,054.89 and 337.79 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.82 : 1,054.89 = 337.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.82/1,054.89 = 337.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.82x = 1,054.89 × 337.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.82x = 356,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,326.02/703.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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