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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.95, 1,063.38 and 343.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.95, 1,063.38 and 343.97 is: 515.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.95 : 1,063.38 = 343.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.95/1,063.38 = 343.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.95x = 1,063.38 × 343.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.95x = 365,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,770.78/709.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.21

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