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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.39, 1,062.54 and 343.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.39, 1,062.54 and 343.41 is: 514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.39 : 1,062.54 = 343.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.39/1,062.54 = 343.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.39x = 1,062.54 × 343.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.39x = 364,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,882.88/709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.36

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