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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.66, 1,059.98 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.66, 1,059.98 and 341.26 is: 511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.66 : 1,059.98 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.66/1,059.98 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.66x = 1,059.98 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.66x = 361,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,728.77/706.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.89

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