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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704, 1,056 and 293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704, 1,056 and 293.06 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 1,056 = 293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/1,056 = 293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 1,056 × 293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 309,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,471.36/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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