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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.85, 1,057.95 and 339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.85, 1,057.95 and 339.95 is: 510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.85 : 1,057.95 = 339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.85/1,057.95 = 339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.85x = 1,057.95 × 339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.85x = 359,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,644.81/704.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.24

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