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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.51, 1,061.42 and 342.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.51, 1,061.42 and 342.61 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.51 : 1,061.42 = 342.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.51/1,061.42 = 342.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.51x = 1,061.42 × 342.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.51x = 363,646.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,646.09/707.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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