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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.94, 1,058.77 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.94, 1,058.77 and 340.54 is: 510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.94 : 1,058.77 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.94/1,058.77 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.94x = 1,058.77 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.94x = 360,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,553.54/706.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.02

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