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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.51, 1,055.58 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.51, 1,055.58 and 292.74 is: 439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.51 : 1,055.58 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.51/1,055.58 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.51x = 1,055.58 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.51x = 309,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,005.21/703.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.23

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