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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.60, 1,056.14 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.60, 1,056.14 and 339.16 is: 508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.60 : 1,056.14 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.60/1,056.14 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.60x = 1,056.14 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.60x = 358,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,200.44/704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.37

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