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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.65, 1,064.07 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.65, 1,064.07 and 344.34 is: 516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.65 : 1,064.07 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.65/1,064.07 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.65x = 1,064.07 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.65x = 366,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,401.86/709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.31

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