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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703, 1,053.79 and 292.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703, 1,053.79 and 292.37 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 1,053.79 = 292.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/1,053.79 = 292.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 1,053.79 × 292.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 308,091.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,091.31/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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