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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.99, 1,056.45 and 396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.99, 1,056.45 and 396.12 is: 594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.99 : 1,056.45 = 396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.99/1,056.45 = 396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.99x = 1,056.45 × 396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.99x = 418,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,480.97/703.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.44

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