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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.86, 1,056.35 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.86, 1,056.35 and 395.66 is: 593.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.86 : 1,056.35 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.86/1,056.35 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.86x = 1,056.35 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.86x = 417,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,948.18/703.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.79

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