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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.92, 1,055.74 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.92, 1,055.74 and 338.52 is: 507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.92 : 1,055.74 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.92/1,055.74 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.92x = 1,055.74 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.92x = 357,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,389.10/703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.71

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