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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.05, 1,057.67 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.05, 1,057.67 and 294.09 is: 441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.05 : 1,057.67 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.05/1,057.67 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.05x = 1,057.67 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.05x = 311,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,045.84/705.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.17

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