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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.10, 1,061.08 and 342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.10, 1,061.08 and 342.45 is: 513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.10 : 1,061.08 = 342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.10/1,061.08 = 342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.10x = 1,061.08 × 342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.10x = 363,365.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,365.99/708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.16

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