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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 1,058.85 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 1,058.85 and 294.78 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 1,058.85 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/1,058.85 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 1,058.85 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 312,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,127.80/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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