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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.04, 1,056.06 and 293.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.04, 1,056.06 and 293.37 is: 440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.04 : 1,056.06 = 293.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.04/1,056.06 = 293.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.04x = 1,056.06 × 293.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.04x = 309,816.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,816.32/704.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.06

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