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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.80, 1,058.11 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.80, 1,058.11 and 295.25 is: 442.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.80 : 1,058.11 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.80/1,058.11 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.80x = 1,058.11 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.80x = 312,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,400.95/705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.62

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