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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.95, 1,062.17 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.95, 1,062.17 and 342.64 is: 514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.95 : 1,062.17 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.95/1,062.17 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.95x = 1,062.17 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.95x = 363,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,941.93/707.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.08

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