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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.93, 1,057.76 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.93, 1,057.76 and 294.08 is: 441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.93 : 1,057.76 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.93/1,057.76 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.93x = 1,057.76 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.93x = 311,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,059.30/704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.27

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