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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.51, 1,062.92 and 343.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.51, 1,062.92 and 343.61 is: 515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.51 : 1,062.92 = 343.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.51/1,062.92 = 343.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.51x = 1,062.92 × 343.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.51x = 365,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,222.91/708.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.48

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