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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.92, 1,058.94 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.92, 1,058.94 and 295.04 is: 442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.92 : 1,058.94 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.92/1,058.94 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.92x = 1,058.94 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.92x = 312,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,429.66/705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.59

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