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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.81, 1,058.20 and 339.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.81, 1,058.20 and 339.83 is: 509.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.81 : 1,058.20 = 339.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.81/1,058.20 = 339.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.81x = 1,058.20 × 339.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.81x = 359,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,602.82/705.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.49

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