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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.89, 1,058.25 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.89, 1,058.25 and 295.34 is: 442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.89 : 1,058.25 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.89/1,058.25 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.89x = 1,058.25 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.89x = 312,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,538.26/705.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.76

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