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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.68, 1,062.54 and 343.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.68, 1,062.54 and 343.77 is: 515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.68 : 1,062.54 = 343.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.68/1,062.54 = 343.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.68x = 1,062.54 × 343.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.68x = 365,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,269.38/708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.43

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