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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.40, 1,059.68 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.40, 1,059.68 and 341.12 is: 511.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.40 : 1,059.68 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.40/1,059.68 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.40x = 1,059.68 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.40x = 361,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,478.04/706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.72

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