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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.58, 1,054.42 and 292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.58, 1,054.42 and 292.23 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.58 : 1,054.42 = 292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.58/1,054.42 = 292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.58x = 1,054.42 × 292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.58x = 308,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,132.43/703.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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