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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.86, 1,055.80 and 415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.86, 1,055.80 and 415.50 is: 623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.86 : 1,055.80 = 415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.86/1,055.80 = 415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.86x = 1,055.80 × 415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.86x = 438,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,684.90/703.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.26

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