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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 1,057.62 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 1,057.62 and 294.13 is: 441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 1,057.62 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/1,057.62 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 1,057.62 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 311,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,080.20/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.23

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