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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.79, 1,057.79 and 339.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.79, 1,057.79 and 339.83 is: 510.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.79 : 1,057.79 = 339.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.79/1,057.79 = 339.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.79x = 1,057.79 × 339.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.79x = 359,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,468.78/704.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.04

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