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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.97, 1,057.68 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.97, 1,057.68 and 339.78 is: 509.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.97 : 1,057.68 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.97/1,057.68 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.97x = 1,057.68 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.97x = 359,378.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,378.51/704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.78

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