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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.06, 1,056.21 and 292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.06, 1,056.21 and 292.97 is: 439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.06 : 1,056.21 = 292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.06/1,056.21 = 292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.06x = 1,056.21 × 292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.06x = 309,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,432.56/704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.50

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