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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.55, 1,057.91 and 294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.55, 1,057.91 and 294.19 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.55 : 1,057.91 = 294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.55/1,057.91 = 294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.55x = 1,057.91 × 294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.55x = 311,226.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,226.54/705.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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