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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.86, 1,064.10 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.86, 1,064.10 and 344.72 is: 516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.86 : 1,064.10 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.86/1,064.10 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.86x = 1,064.10 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.86x = 366,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,816.55/709.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.74

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