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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.31, 1,055.01 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.31, 1,055.01 and 292.48 is: 438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.31 : 1,055.01 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.31/1,055.01 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.31x = 1,055.01 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.31x = 308,569.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,569.32/703.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.74

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