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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.85, 1,062.04 and 342.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.85, 1,062.04 and 342.61 is: 514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.85 : 1,062.04 = 342.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.85/1,062.04 = 342.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.85x = 1,062.04 × 342.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.85x = 363,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,865.52/707.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.04

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