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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.93, 1,056.51 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.93, 1,056.51 and 339.62 is: 509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.93 : 1,056.51 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.93/1,056.51 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.93x = 1,056.51 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.93x = 358,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,811.93/704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.00

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