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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.71, 1,064.84 and 344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.71, 1,064.84 and 344.27 is: 516.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.71 : 1,064.84 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.71/1,064.84 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.71x = 1,064.84 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.71x = 366,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,585.42/709.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.53

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