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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.74, 1,064.79 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.74, 1,064.79 and 339.48 is: 509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.74 : 1,064.79 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.74/1,064.79 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.74x = 1,064.79 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.74x = 361,474.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,474.91/709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.31

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