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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.54, 1,055.78 and 292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.54, 1,055.78 and 292.67 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.54 : 1,055.78 = 292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.54/1,055.78 = 292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.54x = 1,055.78 × 292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.54x = 308,995.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,995.13/703.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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