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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.30, 1,054.53 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.30, 1,054.53 and 291.94 is: 437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.30 : 1,054.53 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.30/1,054.53 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.30x = 1,054.53 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.30x = 307,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,859.49/703.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.74

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