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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.98, 1,057.98 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.98, 1,057.98 and 340.22 is: 509.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.98 : 1,057.98 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.98/1,057.98 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.98x = 1,057.98 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.98x = 359,945.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,945.96/705.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.85

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