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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.16, 1,061.20 and 342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.16, 1,061.20 and 342.52 is: 513.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.16 : 1,061.20 = 342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.16/1,061.20 = 342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.16x = 1,061.20 × 342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.16x = 363,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,482.22/708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.28

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