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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.42, 1,054.22 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.42, 1,054.22 and 292.08 is: 437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.42 : 1,054.22 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.42/1,054.22 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.42x = 1,054.22 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.42x = 307,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,916.58/703.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.74

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