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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.85, 1,059.45 and 340.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.85, 1,059.45 and 340.95 is: 511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.85 : 1,059.45 = 340.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.85/1,059.45 = 340.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.85x = 1,059.45 × 340.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.85x = 361,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,219.48/705.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.75

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