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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.14, 1,054.83 and 292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.14, 1,054.83 and 292.31 is: 438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.14 : 1,054.83 = 292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.14/1,054.83 = 292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.14x = 1,054.83 × 292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.14x = 308,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,332.08/703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.51

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