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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.46, 1,054.28 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.46, 1,054.28 and 292.88 is: 438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.46 : 1,054.28 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.46/1,054.28 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.46x = 1,054.28 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.46x = 308,777.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,777.53/703.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.94

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