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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.92, 1,054.52 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.92, 1,054.52 and 356.84 is: 534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.92 : 1,054.52 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.92/1,054.52 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.92x = 1,054.52 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.92x = 376,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,293.15/703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.57

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