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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.32, 1,058.25 and 294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.32, 1,058.25 and 294.34 is: 441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.32 : 1,058.25 = 294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.32/1,058.25 = 294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.32x = 1,058.25 × 294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.32x = 311,485.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,485.31/705.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.62

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