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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.74, 1,058.36 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.74, 1,058.36 and 294.66 is: 441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.74 : 1,058.36 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.74/1,058.36 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.74x = 1,058.36 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.74x = 311,856.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,856.36/705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.89

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