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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.84, 1,053.11 and 421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.84, 1,053.11 and 421.36 is: 630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.84 : 1,053.11 = 421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.84/1,053.11 = 421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.84x = 1,053.11 × 421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.84x = 443,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,734.74/703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.45

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