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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.45, 1,057.02 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.45, 1,057.02 and 293.72 is: 440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.45 : 1,057.02 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.45/1,057.02 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.45x = 1,057.02 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.45x = 310,467.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,467.91/704.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.72

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