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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.80, 1,058.73 and 294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.80, 1,058.73 and 294.52 is: 441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.80 : 1,058.73 = 294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.80/1,058.73 = 294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.80x = 1,058.73 × 294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.80x = 311,817.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,817.05/705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.79

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