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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.14, 1,057.32 and 293.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.14, 1,057.32 and 293.81 is: 440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.14 : 1,057.32 = 293.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.14/1,057.32 = 293.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.14x = 1,057.32 × 293.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.14x = 310,645.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,645.90/705.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.55

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