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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.57, 1,057.62 and 294.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.57, 1,057.62 and 294.95 is: 442.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.57 : 1,057.62 = 294.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.57/1,057.62 = 294.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.57x = 1,057.62 × 294.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.57x = 311,939.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,939.73/705.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.11

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