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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.42, 1,057.14 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.42, 1,057.14 and 340.11 is: 509.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.42 : 1,057.14 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.42/1,057.14 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.42x = 1,057.14 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.42x = 359,543.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,543.89/705.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.69

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