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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.44, 1,063.20 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.44, 1,063.20 and 343.44 is: 515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.44 : 1,063.20 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.44/1,063.20 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.44x = 1,063.20 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.44x = 365,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,145.41/708.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.42

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