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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.56, 1,055.10 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.56, 1,055.10 and 292.20 is: 438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.56 : 1,055.10 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.56/1,055.10 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.56x = 1,055.10 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.56x = 308,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,300.22/703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.20

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