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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.11, 1,062.12 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.11, 1,062.12 and 343.13 is: 513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.11 : 1,062.12 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.11/1,062.12 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.11x = 1,062.12 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.11x = 364,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,439.93/709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.94

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