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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.09, 1,057.86 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.09, 1,057.86 and 339.90 is: 509.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.09 : 1,057.86 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.09/1,057.86 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.09x = 1,057.86 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.09x = 359,566.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,566.61/705.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.96

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