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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.32, 1,058.94 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.32, 1,058.94 and 340.74 is: 510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.32 : 1,058.94 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.32/1,058.94 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.32x = 1,058.94 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.32x = 360,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,823.22/706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.85

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