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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.83, 1,056.57 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.83, 1,056.57 and 294.25 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.83 : 1,056.57 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.83/1,056.57 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.83x = 1,056.57 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.83x = 310,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,895.72/704.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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