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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.36, 1,059.63 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.36, 1,059.63 and 341.26 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.36 : 1,059.63 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.36/1,059.63 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.36x = 1,059.63 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.36x = 361,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,609.33/706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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