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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.80, 1,054.24 and 292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.80, 1,054.24 and 292.12 is: 438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.80 : 1,054.24 = 292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.80/1,054.24 = 292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.80x = 1,054.24 × 292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.80x = 307,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,964.59/702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.20

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