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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.99, 1,063.44 and 342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.99, 1,063.44 and 342.66 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.99 : 1,063.44 = 342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.99/1,063.44 = 342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.99x = 1,063.44 × 342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.99x = 364,402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,402.34/708.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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