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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.75, 1,062.99 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.75, 1,062.99 and 342.90 is: 514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.75 : 1,062.99 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.75/1,062.99 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.75x = 1,062.99 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.75x = 364,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,499.27/708.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.28

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