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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.76, 1,061.61 and 342.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.76, 1,061.61 and 342.78 is: 513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.76 : 1,061.61 = 342.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.76/1,061.61 = 342.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.76x = 1,061.61 × 342.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.76x = 363,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,899.62/708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.43

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