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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.90, 1,059.12 and 341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.90, 1,059.12 and 341 is: 511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.90 : 1,059.12 = 341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.90/1,059.12 = 341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.90x = 1,059.12 × 341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.90x = 361,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,159.92/705.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.63

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