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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,056.59 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,056.59 and 339.44 is: 509.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,056.59 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,056.59 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,056.59 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 358,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,651.06/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.16

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