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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.90, 1,056.15 and 293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.90, 1,056.15 and 293.13 is: 439.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.90 : 1,056.15 = 293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.90/1,056.15 = 293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.90x = 1,056.15 × 293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.90x = 309,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,589.25/703.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.82

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