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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 1,056.74 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 1,056.74 and 293.92 is: 440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 1,056.74 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/1,056.74 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 1,056.74 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 310,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,597.02/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.96

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