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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.48, 1,059.99 and 341.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.48, 1,059.99 and 341.17 is: 511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.48 : 1,059.99 = 341.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.48/1,059.99 = 341.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.48x = 1,059.99 × 341.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.48x = 361,636.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,636.79/706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.89

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