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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.23, 1,055.91 and 293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.23, 1,055.91 and 293.65 is: 440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.23 : 1,055.91 = 293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.23/1,055.91 = 293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.23x = 1,055.91 × 293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.23x = 310,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,067.97/704.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.29

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