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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.70, 1,057.15 and 339.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.70, 1,057.15 and 339.19 is: 508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.70 : 1,057.15 = 339.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.70/1,057.15 = 339.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.70x = 1,057.15 × 339.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.70x = 358,574.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,574.71/704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.83

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