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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.16, 1,062.70 and 343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.16, 1,062.70 and 343.52 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.16 : 1,062.70 = 343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.16/1,062.70 = 343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.16x = 1,062.70 × 343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.16x = 365,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,058.70/709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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