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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.88, 1,055.71 and 411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.88, 1,055.71 and 411.51 is: 617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.88 : 1,055.71 = 411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.88/1,055.71 = 411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.88x = 1,055.71 × 411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.88x = 434,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,433.16/703.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.20

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