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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.17, 1,056.16 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.17, 1,056.16 and 340.22 is: 509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.17 : 1,056.16 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.17/1,056.16 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.17x = 1,056.16 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.17x = 359,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,326.76/705.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.56

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