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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.27, 1,060.94 and 342.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.27, 1,060.94 and 342.37 is: 513.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.27 : 1,060.94 = 342.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.27/1,060.94 = 342.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.27x = 1,060.94 × 342.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.27x = 363,232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,232.23/707.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.57

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