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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.40, 1,055.02 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.40, 1,055.02 and 292.58 is: 438.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.40 : 1,055.02 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.40/1,055.02 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.40x = 1,055.02 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.40x = 308,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,677.75/703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.84

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