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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 1,057.56 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 1,057.56 and 294.06 is: 441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 1,057.56 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/1,057.56 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 1,057.56 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 310,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,988.96/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.10

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