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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.51, 1,056.82 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.51, 1,056.82 and 293.92 is: 440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.51 : 1,056.82 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.51/1,056.82 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.51x = 1,056.82 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.51x = 310,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,617.05/704.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.90

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