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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.99, 1,061.76 and 337.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.99, 1,061.76 and 337.75 is: 506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.99 : 1,061.76 = 337.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.99/1,061.76 = 337.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.99x = 1,061.76 × 337.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.99x = 358,609.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,609.44/707.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.52

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