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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.02, 1,054.84 and 292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.02, 1,054.84 and 292.25 is: 438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.02 : 1,054.84 = 292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.02/1,054.84 = 292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.02x = 1,054.84 × 292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.02x = 308,276.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,276.99/703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.50

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