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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.29, 1,054.24 and 292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.29, 1,054.24 and 292.66 is: 438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.29 : 1,054.24 = 292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.29/1,054.24 = 292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.29x = 1,054.24 × 292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.29x = 308,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,533.88/703.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.70

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