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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.73, 1,059.17 and 341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.73, 1,059.17 and 341.31 is: 511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.73 : 1,059.17 = 341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.73/1,059.17 = 341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.73x = 1,059.17 × 341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.73x = 361,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,503.61/706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.52

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