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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.89, 1,055.75 and 357.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.89, 1,055.75 and 357.09 is: 535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.89 : 1,055.75 = 357.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.89/1,055.75 = 357.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.89x = 1,055.75 × 357.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.89x = 376,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,995.98/703.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.59

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