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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.88, 1,065 and 344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.88, 1,065 and 344.84 is: 517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.88 : 1,065 = 344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.88/1,065 = 344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.88x = 1,065 × 344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.88x = 367,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,254.60/709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.35

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