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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.74, 1,057.19 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.74, 1,057.19 and 339.44 is: 508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.74 : 1,057.19 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.74/1,057.19 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.74x = 1,057.19 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.74x = 358,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,845.59/705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.47

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