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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.61, 1,057.89 and 294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.61, 1,057.89 and 294.17 is: 441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.61 : 1,057.89 = 294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.61/1,057.89 = 294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.61x = 1,057.89 × 294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.61x = 311,195.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,195.31/705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.03

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