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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.04, 1,055.25 and 292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.04, 1,055.25 and 292.97 is: 439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.04 : 1,055.25 = 292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.04/1,055.25 = 292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.04x = 1,055.25 × 292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.04x = 309,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,151.32/704.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.11

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