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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.07, 1,059.21 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.07, 1,059.21 and 340.56 is: 510.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.07 : 1,059.21 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.07/1,059.21 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.07x = 1,059.21 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.07x = 360,724.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,724.56/706.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.89

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