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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.24, 1,064.48 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.24, 1,064.48 and 344.16 is: 516.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.24 : 1,064.48 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.24/1,064.48 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.24x = 1,064.48 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.24x = 366,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,351.44/709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.54

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