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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.62, 1,054.65 and 292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.62, 1,054.65 and 292.25 is: 438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.62 : 1,054.65 = 292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.62/1,054.65 = 292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.62x = 1,054.65 × 292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.62x = 308,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,221.46/703.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.05

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