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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.65, 1,061.51 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.65, 1,061.51 and 342.74 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.65 : 1,061.51 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.65/1,061.51 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.65x = 1,061.51 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.65x = 363,822.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,822.88/707.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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