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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.90, 1,053.77 and 522.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.90, 1,053.77 and 522.11 is: 781.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.90 : 1,053.77 = 522.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.90/1,053.77 = 522.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.90x = 1,053.77 × 522.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.90x = 550,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,183.85/703.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.62

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