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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.92, 1,054.61 and 292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.92, 1,054.61 and 292.25 is: 438.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.92 : 1,054.61 = 292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.92/1,054.61 = 292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.92x = 1,054.61 × 292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.92x = 308,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,203.04/702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.46

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