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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.04, 1,059.68 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.04, 1,059.68 and 341.52 is: 511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.04 : 1,059.68 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.04/1,059.68 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.04x = 1,059.68 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.04x = 361,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,901.91/707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.85

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