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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.95, 1,059.05 and 341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.95, 1,059.05 and 341.39 is: 512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.95 : 1,059.05 = 341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.95/1,059.05 = 341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.95x = 1,059.05 × 341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.95x = 361,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,549.08/705.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.15

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