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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.66, 1,057.80 and 340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.66, 1,057.80 and 340.24 is: 510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.66 : 1,057.80 = 340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.66/1,057.80 = 340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.66x = 1,057.80 × 340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.66x = 359,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,905.87/705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.03

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