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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.91, 1,059.28 and 295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.91, 1,059.28 and 295.01 is: 442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.91 : 1,059.28 = 295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.91/1,059.28 = 295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.91x = 1,059.28 × 295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.91x = 312,502.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,502.92/705.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.70

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