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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.48, 1,054.94 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.48, 1,054.94 and 292.40 is: 438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.48 : 1,054.94 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.48/1,054.94 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.48x = 1,054.94 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.48x = 308,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,464.46/703.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.48

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