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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.18, 1,053.56 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.18, 1,053.56 and 291.90 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.18 : 1,053.56 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.18/1,053.56 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.18x = 1,053.56 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.18x = 307,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,537.20/703.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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