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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.54, 1,057.26 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.54, 1,057.26 and 294.09 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.54 : 1,057.26 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.54/1,057.26 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.54x = 1,057.26 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.54x = 310,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,929.59/705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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