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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.55, 1,057.11 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.55, 1,057.11 and 339.39 is: 509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.55 : 1,057.11 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.55/1,057.11 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.55x = 1,057.11 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.55x = 358,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,772.56/704.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.22

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