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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.11, 1,057.66 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.11, 1,057.66 and 340.61 is: 510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.11 : 1,057.66 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.11/1,057.66 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.11x = 1,057.66 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.11x = 360,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,243.43/705.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.91

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