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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.13, 1,053.97 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.13, 1,053.97 and 292.50 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.13 : 1,053.97 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.13/1,053.97 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.13x = 1,053.97 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.13x = 308,285.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,285.49/703.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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