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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.88, 1,056.12 and 395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.88, 1,056.12 and 395.36 is: 593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.88 : 1,056.12 = 395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.88/1,056.12 = 395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.88x = 1,056.12 × 395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.88x = 417,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,547.60/703.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.21

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