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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 1,056.15 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 1,056.15 and 292.91 is: 439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 1,056.15 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/1,056.15 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 1,056.15 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 309,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,351.62/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.54

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