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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 1,054.70 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 1,054.70 and 292.49 is: 438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 1,054.70 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/1,054.70 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 1,054.70 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 308,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,495.10/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.78

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