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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.04, 1,060.83 and 341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.04, 1,060.83 and 341.78 is: 512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.04 : 1,060.83 = 341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.04/1,060.83 = 341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.04x = 1,060.83 × 341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.04x = 362,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,565.17/707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.79

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