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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.45, 1,057.59 and 294.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.45, 1,057.59 and 294.89 is: 442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.45 : 1,057.59 = 294.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.45/1,057.59 = 294.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.45x = 1,057.59 × 294.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.45x = 311,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,872.72/705.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.09

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