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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.09, 1,054.07 and 292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.09, 1,054.07 and 292.54 is: 438.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.09 : 1,054.07 = 292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.09/1,054.07 = 292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.09x = 1,054.07 × 292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.09x = 308,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,356.69/703.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.57

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