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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.66, 1,060.49 and 341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.66, 1,060.49 and 341.69 is: 512.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.66 : 1,060.49 = 341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.66/1,060.49 = 341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.66x = 1,060.49 × 341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.66x = 362,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,354.38/706.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.77

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