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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.82, 1,058.68 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.82, 1,058.68 and 289.53 is: 434.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.82 : 1,058.68 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.82/1,058.68 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.82x = 1,058.68 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.82x = 306,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,519.62/705.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.27

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