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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.90, 1,058.55 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.90, 1,058.55 and 340.80 is: 511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.90 : 1,058.55 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.90/1,058.55 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.90x = 1,058.55 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.90x = 360,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,753.84/705.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.06

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