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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.67, 1,054.92 and 293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.67, 1,054.92 and 293.11 is: 439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.67 : 1,054.92 = 293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.67/1,054.92 = 293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.67x = 1,054.92 × 293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.67x = 309,206.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,206.06/703.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.42

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