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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.54, 1,060.67 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.54, 1,060.67 and 342.56 is: 513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.54 : 1,060.67 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.54/1,060.67 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.54x = 1,060.67 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.54x = 363,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,346.62/707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.54

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