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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.60, 1,060.17 and 341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.60, 1,060.17 and 341.36 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.60 : 1,060.17 = 341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.60/1,060.17 = 341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.60x = 1,060.17 × 341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.60x = 361,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,892.62/706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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