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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.97, 1,056.65 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.97, 1,056.65 and 294.03 is: 440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.97 : 1,056.65 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.97/1,056.65 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.97x = 1,056.65 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.97x = 310,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,685.33/704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.71

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