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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.62, 1,063.45 and 343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.62, 1,063.45 and 343.72 is: 515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.62 : 1,063.45 = 343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.62/1,063.45 = 343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.62x = 1,063.45 × 343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.62x = 365,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,529.03/709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.11

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