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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.71, 1,058.11 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.71, 1,058.11 and 294.74 is: 441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.71 : 1,058.11 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.71/1,058.11 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.71x = 1,058.11 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.71x = 311,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,866.94/705.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.92

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