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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.82, 1,061.01 and 336.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.82, 1,061.01 and 336.97 is: 505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.82 : 1,061.01 = 336.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.82/1,061.01 = 336.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.82x = 1,061.01 × 336.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.82x = 357,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,528.54/707.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.11

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