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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.50, 1,061.30 and 342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.50, 1,061.30 and 342.20 is: 512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.50 : 1,061.30 = 342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.50/1,061.30 = 342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.50x = 1,061.30 × 342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.50x = 363,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,176.86/708.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.60

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