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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.97, 1,054.66 and 292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.97, 1,054.66 and 292.03 is: 438.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.97 : 1,054.66 = 292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.97/1,054.66 = 292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.97x = 1,054.66 × 292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.97x = 307,992.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,992.36/702.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.13

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