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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.27, 1,061.46 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.27, 1,061.46 and 342.33 is: 513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.27 : 1,061.46 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.27/1,061.46 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.27x = 1,061.46 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.27x = 363,369.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,369.60/708.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.04

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