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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.62, 1,060.82 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.62, 1,060.82 and 341.91 is: 512.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.62 : 1,060.82 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.62/1,060.82 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.62x = 1,060.82 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.62x = 362,704.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,704.97/707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.57

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