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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.03, 1,056.15 and 292.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.03, 1,056.15 and 292.95 is: 439.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.03 : 1,056.15 = 292.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.03/1,056.15 = 292.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.03x = 1,056.15 × 292.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.03x = 309,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,399.14/704.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.47

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