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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.93, 1,060.49 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.93, 1,060.49 and 341.72 is: 512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.93 : 1,060.49 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.93/1,060.49 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.93x = 1,060.49 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.93x = 362,390.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,390.17/706.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.63

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