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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.90, 1,060.35 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.90, 1,060.35 and 341.94 is: 512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.90 : 1,060.35 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.90/1,060.35 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.90x = 1,060.35 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.90x = 362,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,576.08/706.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.91

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