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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.95, 1,054.01 and 361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.95, 1,054.01 and 361.23 is: 540.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.95 : 1,054.01 = 361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.95/1,054.01 = 361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.95x = 1,054.01 × 361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.95x = 380,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,738.23/703.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.86

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