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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.77, 1,060.38 and 341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.77, 1,060.38 and 341.73 is: 512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.77 : 1,060.38 = 341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.77/1,060.38 = 341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.77x = 1,060.38 × 341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.77x = 362,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,363.66/706.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.70

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