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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.95, 1,056 and 293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.95, 1,056 and 293.03 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.95 : 1,056 = 293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.95/1,056 = 293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.95x = 1,056 × 293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.95x = 309,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,439.68/703.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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