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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.22, 1,055.03 and 292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.22, 1,055.03 and 292.55 is: 438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.22 : 1,055.03 = 292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.22/1,055.03 = 292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.22x = 1,055.03 × 292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.22x = 308,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,642.29/703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.90

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