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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.27, 1,064.35 and 344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.27, 1,064.35 and 344.45 is: 516.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.27 : 1,064.35 = 344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.27/1,064.35 = 344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.27x = 1,064.35 × 344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.27x = 366,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,615.36/709.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.89

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