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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.86, 1,056.96 and 293.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.86, 1,056.96 and 293.75 is: 440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.86 : 1,056.96 = 293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.86/1,056.96 = 293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.86x = 1,056.96 × 293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.86x = 310,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,476.72/704.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.48

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