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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.15, 1,062.96 and 343.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.15, 1,062.96 and 343.43 is: 514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.15 : 1,062.96 = 343.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.15/1,062.96 = 343.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.15x = 1,062.96 × 343.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.15x = 365,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,052.35/709.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.77

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