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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.22, 1,055.10 and 292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.22, 1,055.10 and 292.25 is: 438.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.22 : 1,055.10 = 292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.22/1,055.10 = 292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.22x = 1,055.10 × 292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.22x = 308,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,352.98/703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.49

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