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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.09, 1,056.73 and 339.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.09, 1,056.73 and 339.23 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.09 : 1,056.73 = 339.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.09/1,056.73 = 339.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.09x = 1,056.73 × 339.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.09x = 358,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,474.52/705.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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