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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.73, 1,062.53 and 343.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.73, 1,062.53 and 343.42 is: 514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.73 : 1,062.53 = 343.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.73/1,062.53 = 343.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.73x = 1,062.53 × 343.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.73x = 364,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,888.74/708.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.85

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