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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.96, 1,747 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.96, 1,747 and 343 is: 514.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.96 : 1,747 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.96/1,747 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.96x = 1,747 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.96x = 599,221
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,221/1,164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.37

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