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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.61, 1,059.09 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.61, 1,059.09 and 340.65 is: 511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.61 : 1,059.09 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.61/1,059.09 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.61x = 1,059.09 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.61x = 360,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,779.01/705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.30

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