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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.80, 1,056.44 and 293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.80, 1,056.44 and 293.63 is: 440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.80 : 1,056.44 = 293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.80/1,056.44 = 293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.80x = 1,056.44 × 293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.80x = 310,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,197.93/704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.12

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