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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.16, 1,054.16 and 292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.16, 1,054.16 and 292.60 is: 438.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.16 : 1,054.16 = 292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.16/1,054.16 = 292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.16x = 1,054.16 × 292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.16x = 308,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,443.88/703.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.65

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