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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.10, 1,060.52 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.10, 1,060.52 and 317.12 is: 475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.10 : 1,060.52 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.10/1,060.52 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.10x = 1,060.52 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.10x = 336,308.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,308.11/707.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.62

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