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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.12, 1,063.80 and 343.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.12, 1,063.80 and 343.94 is: 515.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.12 : 1,063.80 = 343.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.12/1,063.80 = 343.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.12x = 1,063.80 × 343.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.12x = 365,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,883.37/709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.97

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