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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.88, 1,059.09 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.88, 1,059.09 and 294.91 is: 442.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.88 : 1,059.09 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.88/1,059.09 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.88x = 1,059.09 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.88x = 312,336.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,336.23/705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.48

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