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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.94, 1,060.27 and 341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.94, 1,060.27 and 341.54 is: 511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.94 : 1,060.27 = 341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.94/1,060.27 = 341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.94x = 1,060.27 × 341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.94x = 362,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,124.62/707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.52

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