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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.04, 1,063.68 and 343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.04, 1,063.68 and 343.60 is: 515.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.04 : 1,063.68 = 343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.04/1,063.68 = 343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.04x = 1,063.68 × 343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.04x = 365,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,480.45/709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.46

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