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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.98, 1,057.19 and 293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.98, 1,057.19 and 293.90 is: 440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.98 : 1,057.19 = 293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.98/1,057.19 = 293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.98x = 1,057.19 × 293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.98x = 310,708.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,708.14/704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.73

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