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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.83, 1,064.84 and 344.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.83, 1,064.84 and 344.31 is: 516.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.83 : 1,064.84 = 344.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.83/1,064.84 = 344.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.83x = 1,064.84 × 344.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.83x = 366,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,633.34/709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.51

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