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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.17, 1,059.34 and 340.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.17, 1,059.34 and 340.87 is: 510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.17 : 1,059.34 = 340.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.17/1,059.34 = 340.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.17x = 1,059.34 × 340.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.17x = 361,097.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,097.23/707.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.62

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