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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.38, 1,060.47 and 342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.38, 1,060.47 and 342.43 is: 513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.38 : 1,060.47 = 342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.38/1,060.47 = 342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.38x = 1,060.47 × 342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.38x = 363,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,136.74/707.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.35

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