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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 1,057.64 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 1,057.64 and 294.18 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 1,057.64 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/1,057.64 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 1,057.64 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 311,138.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,138.70/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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