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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.69, 1,055.81 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.69, 1,055.81 and 293.40 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.69 : 1,055.81 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.69/1,055.81 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.69x = 1,055.81 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.69x = 309,773.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,773.19/704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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