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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.96, 1,060.32 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.96, 1,060.32 and 343.04 is: 513.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.96 : 1,060.32 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.96/1,060.32 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.96x = 1,060.32 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.96x = 363,732.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,732.17/707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.78

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