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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.75, 1,057.17 and 339.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.75, 1,057.17 and 339.45 is: 508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.75 : 1,057.17 = 339.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.75/1,057.17 = 339.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.75x = 1,057.17 × 339.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.75x = 358,856.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,856.36/705.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.48

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