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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.10, 1,061.22 and 342.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.10, 1,061.22 and 342.22 is: 512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.10 : 1,061.22 = 342.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.10/1,061.22 = 342.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.10x = 1,061.22 × 342.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.10x = 363,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,170.71/708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.88

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