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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.54, 1,062.94 and 343.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.54, 1,062.94 and 343.29 is: 515.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.54 : 1,062.94 = 343.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.54/1,062.94 = 343.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.54x = 1,062.94 × 343.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.54x = 364,896.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,896.67/708.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.00

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