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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.73, 1,056.06 and 292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.73, 1,056.06 and 292.87 is: 439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.73 : 1,056.06 = 292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.73/1,056.06 = 292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.73x = 1,056.06 × 292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.73x = 309,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,283.01/703.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.49

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