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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.65, 1,055.48 and 292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.65, 1,055.48 and 292.78 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.65 : 1,055.48 = 292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.65/1,055.48 = 292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.65x = 1,055.48 × 292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.65x = 309,023.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,023.70/703.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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