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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.53, 1,055.57 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.53, 1,055.57 and 292.56 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.53 : 1,055.57 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.53/1,055.57 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.53x = 1,055.57 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.53x = 308,817.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,817.56/703.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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