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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.27, 1,057.34 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.27, 1,057.34 and 294.72 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.27 : 1,057.34 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.27/1,057.34 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.27x = 1,057.34 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.27x = 311,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,614.36/705.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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