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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.42, 1,057.26 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.42, 1,057.26 and 340.12 is: 509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.42 : 1,057.26 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.42/1,057.26 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.42x = 1,057.26 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.42x = 359,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,595.27/705.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.76

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