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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.94, 1,055.87 and 292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.94, 1,055.87 and 292.96 is: 439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.94 : 1,055.87 = 292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.94/1,055.87 = 292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.94x = 1,055.87 × 292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.94x = 309,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,327.68/703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.42

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