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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.53, 1,060.02 and 341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.53, 1,060.02 and 341.35 is: 512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.53 : 1,060.02 = 341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.53/1,060.02 = 341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.53x = 1,060.02 × 341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.53x = 361,837.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,837.83/706.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.13

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