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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.75, 1,064.73 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.75, 1,064.73 and 344.56 is: 516.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.75 : 1,064.73 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.75/1,064.73 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.75x = 1,064.73 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.75x = 366,863.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,863.37/709.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.89

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