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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.70, 1,057.05 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.70, 1,057.05 and 340.20 is: 510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.70 : 1,057.05 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.70/1,057.05 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.70x = 1,057.05 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.70x = 359,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,608.41/704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.30

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