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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.89, 1,058.01 and 340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.89, 1,058.01 and 340.17 is: 509.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.89 : 1,058.01 = 340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.89/1,058.01 = 340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.89x = 1,058.01 × 340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.89x = 359,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,903.26/705.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.86

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