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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.96, 1,055.97 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.96, 1,055.97 and 293.02 is: 439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.96 : 1,055.97 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.96/1,055.97 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.96x = 1,055.97 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.96x = 309,417.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,417.69/703.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.54

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