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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.05, 1,060.80 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.05, 1,060.80 and 341.88 is: 512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.05 : 1,060.80 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.05/1,060.80 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.05x = 1,060.80 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.05x = 362,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,666.30/707.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.93

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