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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.87, 1,054.99 and 443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.87, 1,054.99 and 443.94 is: 665.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.87 : 1,054.99 = 443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.87/1,054.99 = 443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.87x = 1,054.99 × 443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.87x = 468,352.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,352.26/703.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.40

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