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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.66, 1,056.98 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.66, 1,056.98 and 339.26 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.66 : 1,056.98 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.66/1,056.98 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.66x = 1,056.98 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.66x = 358,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,586.60/704.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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