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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.58, 1,055.92 and 293.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.58, 1,055.92 and 293.23 is: 439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.58 : 1,055.92 = 293.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.58/1,055.92 = 293.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.58x = 1,055.92 × 293.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.58x = 309,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,627.42/704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.45

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