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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.97, 1,060.75 and 342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.97, 1,060.75 and 342.03 is: 513.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.97 : 1,060.75 = 342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.97/1,060.75 = 342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.97x = 1,060.75 × 342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.97x = 362,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,803.02/706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.18

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