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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.01, 1,059.76 and 341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.01, 1,059.76 and 341.02 is: 511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.01 : 1,059.76 = 341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.01/1,059.76 = 341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.01x = 1,059.76 × 341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.01x = 361,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,399.36/707.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.17

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