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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.62, 1,061.96 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.62, 1,061.96 and 342.72 is: 513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.62 : 1,061.96 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.62/1,061.96 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.62x = 1,061.96 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.62x = 363,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,953.22/708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.61

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