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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.90, 1,059.10 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.90, 1,059.10 and 340.98 is: 511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.90 : 1,059.10 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.90/1,059.10 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.90x = 1,059.10 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.90x = 361,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,131.92/705.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.59

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