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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.83, 1,055.75 and 460.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.83, 1,055.75 and 460.56 is: 690.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.83 : 1,055.75 = 460.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.83/1,055.75 = 460.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.83x = 1,055.75 × 460.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.83x = 486,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,236.22/703.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.84

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