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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.77, 1,054.57 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.77, 1,054.57 and 292.56 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.77 : 1,054.57 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.77/1,054.57 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.77x = 1,054.57 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.77x = 308,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,525.00/703.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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