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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.74, 1,064.58 and 344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.74, 1,064.58 and 344.55 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.74 : 1,064.58 = 344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.74/1,064.58 = 344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.74x = 1,064.58 × 344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.74x = 366,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,801.04/709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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