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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 1,058.58 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 1,058.58 and 340.56 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 1,058.58 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/1,058.58 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 1,058.58 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 360,510.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,510.00/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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