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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.97, 1,056.90 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.97, 1,056.90 and 339.66 is: 509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.97 : 1,056.90 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.97/1,056.90 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.97x = 1,056.90 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.97x = 358,986.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,986.65/704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.22

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