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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.12, 1,055.10 and 292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.12, 1,055.10 and 292.46 is: 438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.12 : 1,055.10 = 292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.12/1,055.10 = 292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.12x = 1,055.10 × 292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.12x = 308,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,574.55/703.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.86

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