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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.85, 1,054.50 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.85, 1,054.50 and 338.12 is: 506.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.85 : 1,054.50 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.85/1,054.50 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.85x = 1,054.50 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.85x = 356,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,547.54/703.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.57

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