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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.53, 1,061.52 and 342.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.53, 1,061.52 and 342.35 is: 513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.53 : 1,061.52 = 342.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.53/1,061.52 = 342.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.53x = 1,061.52 × 342.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.53x = 363,411.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,411.37/707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.63

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