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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.50, 1,060.15 and 341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.50, 1,060.15 and 341.78 is: 512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.50 : 1,060.15 = 341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.50/1,060.15 = 341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.50x = 1,060.15 × 341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.50x = 362,338.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,338.07/707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.14

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