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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.26, 1,062.35 and 343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.26, 1,062.35 and 343.28 is: 514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.26 : 1,062.35 = 343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.26/1,062.35 = 343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.26x = 1,062.35 × 343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.26x = 364,683.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,683.51/709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.17

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