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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.86, 1,059.48 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.86, 1,059.48 and 341.10 is: 511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.86 : 1,059.48 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.86/1,059.48 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.86x = 1,059.48 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.86x = 361,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,388.63/706.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.26

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