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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.81, 1,057.61 and 293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.81, 1,057.61 and 293.83 is: 440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.81 : 1,057.61 = 293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.81/1,057.61 = 293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.81x = 1,057.61 × 293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.81x = 310,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,753.43/704.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.91

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