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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.91, 1,055.52 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.91, 1,055.52 and 411.52 is: 617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.91 : 1,055.52 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.91/1,055.52 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.91x = 1,055.52 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.91x = 434,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,367.59/703.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.08

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