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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.84, 1,060.42 and 341.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.84, 1,060.42 and 341.43 is: 512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.84 : 1,060.42 = 341.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.84/1,060.42 = 341.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.84x = 1,060.42 × 341.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.84x = 362,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,059.20/706.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.22

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