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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.65, 1,064.51 and 344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.65, 1,064.51 and 344.74 is: 517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.65 : 1,064.51 = 344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.65/1,064.51 = 344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.65x = 1,064.51 × 344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.65x = 366,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,979.18/709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.13

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