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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.58, 1,058.92 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.58, 1,058.92 and 339.62 is: 510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.58 : 1,058.92 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.58/1,058.92 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.58x = 1,058.92 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.58x = 359,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,635.86/704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.43

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