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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.42, 1,055.13 and 292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.42, 1,055.13 and 292.30 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.42 : 1,055.13 = 292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.42/1,055.13 = 292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.42x = 1,055.13 × 292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.42x = 308,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,414.50/703.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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