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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.34, 1,059.74 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.34, 1,059.74 and 341.16 is: 511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.34 : 1,059.74 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.34/1,059.74 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.34x = 1,059.74 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.34x = 361,540.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,540.90/706.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.85

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