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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.56, 1,061.16 and 342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.56, 1,061.16 and 342.16 is: 513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.56 : 1,061.16 = 342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.56/1,061.16 = 342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.56x = 1,061.16 × 342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.56x = 363,086.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,086.51/707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.15

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