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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.87, 1,053.15 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.87, 1,053.15 and 432.12 is: 646.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.87 : 1,053.15 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.87/1,053.15 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.87x = 1,053.15 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.87x = 455,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,083.23/703.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.55

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