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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.86, 1,063.44 and 343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.86, 1,063.44 and 343.82 is: 515.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.86 : 1,063.44 = 343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.86/1,063.44 = 343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.86x = 1,063.44 × 343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.86x = 365,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,626.62/708.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.80

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