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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.92, 1,055.94 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.92, 1,055.94 and 293.04 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.92 : 1,055.94 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.92/1,055.94 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.92x = 1,055.94 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.92x = 309,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,432.66/703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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