Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.36, 1,064 and 343.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 709.36, 1,064 and 343.92 is: 515.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709.36 : 1,064 = 343.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709.36/1,064 = 343.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709.36x = 1,064 × 343.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709.36x = 365,930.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,930.88/709.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515.86
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