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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.83, 1,060.89 and 341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.83, 1,060.89 and 341.80 is: 512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.83 : 1,060.89 = 341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.83/1,060.89 = 341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.83x = 1,060.89 × 341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.83x = 362,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,612.20/707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.29

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