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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.94, 1,053.72 and 292.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.94, 1,053.72 and 292.37 is: 438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.94 : 1,053.72 = 292.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.94/1,053.72 = 292.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.94x = 1,053.72 × 292.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.94x = 308,076.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,076.12/702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.27

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