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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.17, 1,055.97 and 293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.17, 1,055.97 and 293.11 is: 439.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.17 : 1,055.97 = 293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.17/1,055.97 = 293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.17x = 1,055.97 × 293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.17x = 309,515.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,515.37/704.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.55

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