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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.32, 1,063.77 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.32, 1,063.77 and 343.80 is: 515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.32 : 1,063.77 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.32/1,063.77 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.32x = 1,063.77 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.32x = 365,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,724.13/709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.60

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