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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.49, 1,055.15 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.49, 1,055.15 and 292.52 is: 438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.49 : 1,055.15 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.49/1,055.15 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.49x = 1,055.15 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.49x = 308,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,645.74/703.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.74

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