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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.72, 1,056.37 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.72, 1,056.37 and 294.08 is: 440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.72 : 1,056.37 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.72/1,056.37 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.72x = 1,056.37 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.72x = 310,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,659.20/704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.82

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