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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704, 1,055.08 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704, 1,055.08 and 292.65 is: 438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 1,055.08 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/1,055.08 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 1,055.08 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 308,769.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,769.16/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.59

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