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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.35, 1,056.75 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.35, 1,056.75 and 339.62 is: 508.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.35 : 1,056.75 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.35/1,056.75 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.35x = 1,056.75 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.35x = 358,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,893.44/705.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.82

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