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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.54, 1,058.75 and 340.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.54, 1,058.75 and 340.37 is: 510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.54 : 1,058.75 = 340.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.54/1,058.75 = 340.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.54x = 1,058.75 × 340.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.54x = 360,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,366.74/705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.77

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