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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.64, 1,058.74 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.64, 1,058.74 and 294.72 is: 442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.64 : 1,058.74 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.64/1,058.74 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.64x = 1,058.74 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.64x = 312,031.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,031.85/705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.20

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