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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.57, 1,063.26 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.57, 1,063.26 and 343.44 is: 515.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.57 : 1,063.26 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.57/1,063.26 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.57x = 1,063.26 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.57x = 365,166.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,166.01/708.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.36

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