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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.50, 1,059.75 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.50, 1,059.75 and 341.19 is: 511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.50 : 1,059.75 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.50/1,059.75 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.50x = 1,059.75 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.50x = 361,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,576.10/706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.79

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