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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.62, 1,058.79 and 335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.62, 1,058.79 and 335.84 is: 503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.62 : 1,058.79 = 335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.62/1,058.79 = 335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.62x = 1,058.79 × 335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.62x = 355,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,587.99/705.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.94

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