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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.12, 1,058.73 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.12, 1,058.73 and 340.18 is: 510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.12 : 1,058.73 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.12/1,058.73 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.12x = 1,058.73 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.12x = 360,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,158.77/706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.05

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