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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.32, 1,063.09 and 343.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.32, 1,063.09 and 343.37 is: 515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.32 : 1,063.09 = 343.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.32/1,063.09 = 343.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.32x = 1,063.09 × 343.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.32x = 365,027.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,027.90/708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.34

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