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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.14, 1,056.33 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.14, 1,056.33 and 340.18 is: 509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.14 : 1,056.33 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.14/1,056.33 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.14x = 1,056.33 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.14x = 359,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,339.70/705.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.60

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