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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.16, 1,060.76 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.16, 1,060.76 and 342.24 is: 513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.16 : 1,060.76 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.16/1,060.76 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.16x = 1,060.76 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.16x = 363,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,034.50/707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.37

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