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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.10, 1,057.42 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.10, 1,057.42 and 294.14 is: 441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.10 : 1,057.42 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.10/1,057.42 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.10x = 1,057.42 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.10x = 311,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,029.52/705.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.11

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