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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.48, 1,059.84 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.48, 1,059.84 and 341.50 is: 512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.48 : 1,059.84 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.48/1,059.84 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.48x = 1,059.84 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.48x = 361,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,935.36/706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.31

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