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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 1,058.90 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 1,058.90 and 340.61 is: 511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 1,058.90 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/1,058.90 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 1,058.90 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 360,664.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,664.93/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.02

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