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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.17, 1,054.29 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.17, 1,054.29 and 292.20 is: 438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.17 : 1,054.29 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.17/1,054.29 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.17x = 1,054.29 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.17x = 308,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,063.54/703.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.11

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