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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.72, 1,062.15 and 343.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.72, 1,062.15 and 343.01 is: 514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.72 : 1,062.15 = 343.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.72/1,062.15 = 343.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.72x = 1,062.15 × 343.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.72x = 364,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,322.76/708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.06

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