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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.76, 1,058.32 and 340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.76, 1,058.32 and 340.72 is: 510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.76 : 1,058.32 = 340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.76/1,058.32 = 340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.76x = 1,058.32 × 340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.76x = 360,590.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,590.79/705.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.93

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