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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.36, 1,055.48 and 703.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.36, 1,055.48 and 703.32 is: 1,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.36 : 1,055.48 = 703.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.36/1,055.48 = 703.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.36x = 1,055.48 × 703.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.36x = 742,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,340.19/707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.45

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