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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.84, 1,056.32 and 319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.84, 1,056.32 and 319.12 is: 478.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.84 : 1,056.32 = 319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.84/1,056.32 = 319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.84x = 1,056.32 × 319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.84x = 337,092.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,092.84/703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.93

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