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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.52, 1,055.08 and 292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.52, 1,055.08 and 292.76 is: 439.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.52 : 1,055.08 = 292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.52/1,055.08 = 292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.52x = 1,055.08 × 292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.52x = 308,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,885.22/703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.06

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