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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.61, 1,061.37 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.61, 1,061.37 and 342.63 is: 513.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.61 : 1,061.37 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.61/1,061.37 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.61x = 1,061.37 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.61x = 363,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,651.90/708.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.19

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