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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.20, 1,058.11 and 340.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.20, 1,058.11 and 340.19 is: 509.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.20 : 1,058.11 = 340.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.20/1,058.11 = 340.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.20x = 1,058.11 × 340.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.20x = 359,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,958.44/706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.71

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