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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.11, 1,058.65 and 294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.11, 1,058.65 and 294.67 is: 441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.11 : 1,058.65 = 294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.11/1,058.65 = 294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.11x = 1,058.65 × 294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.11x = 311,945.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,945.63/706.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.78

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