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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.03, 1,055.23 and 461.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.03, 1,055.23 and 461.03 is: 691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.03 : 1,055.23 = 461.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.03/1,055.23 = 461.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.03x = 1,055.23 × 461.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.03x = 486,492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,492.69/704.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.01

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