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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.60, 1,057.64 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.60, 1,057.64 and 340.16 is: 509.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.60 : 1,057.64 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.60/1,057.64 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.60x = 1,057.64 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.60x = 359,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,766.82/705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.87

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