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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 1,058.33 and 295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 1,058.33 and 295.28 is: 442.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 1,058.33 = 295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/1,058.33 = 295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 1,058.33 × 295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 312,496.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,496.91/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.73

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