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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.10, 1,063.79 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.10, 1,063.79 and 343.68 is: 515.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.10 : 1,063.79 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.10/1,063.79 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.10x = 1,063.79 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.10x = 365,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,601.63/709.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.59

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