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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.98, 1,056.04 and 293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.98, 1,056.04 and 293.06 is: 439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.98 : 1,056.04 = 293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.98/1,056.04 = 293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.98x = 1,056.04 × 293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.98x = 309,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,484.99/703.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.62

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