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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.83, 1,053.83 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.83, 1,053.83 and 292.28 is: 438.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.83 : 1,053.83 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.83/1,053.83 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.83x = 1,053.83 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.83x = 308,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,008.89/702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.24

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