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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.12, 1,060.79 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.12, 1,060.79 and 341.94 is: 512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.12 : 1,060.79 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.12/1,060.79 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.12x = 1,060.79 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.12x = 362,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,721.23/707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.96

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