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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.23, 1,061.48 and 342.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.23, 1,061.48 and 342.15 is: 513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.23 : 1,061.48 = 342.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.23/1,061.48 = 342.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.23x = 1,061.48 × 342.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.23x = 363,185.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,185.38/707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.53

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