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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.91, 1,055.85 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.91, 1,055.85 and 381.32 is: 571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.91 : 1,055.85 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.91/1,055.85 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.91x = 1,055.85 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.91x = 402,616.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,616.72/703.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.97

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