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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.57, 1,059.01 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.57, 1,059.01 and 340.54 is: 510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.57 : 1,059.01 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.57/1,059.01 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.57x = 1,059.01 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.57x = 360,635.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,635.27/706.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.40

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