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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.90, 1,065.15 and 344.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.90, 1,065.15 and 344.69 is: 517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.90 : 1,065.15 = 344.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.90/1,065.15 = 344.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.90x = 1,065.15 × 344.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.90x = 367,145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,145.22/709.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.18

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