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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.15, 1,063.53 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.15, 1,063.53 and 343.76 is: 514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.15 : 1,063.53 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.15/1,063.53 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.15x = 1,063.53 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.15x = 365,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,599.07/710.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.82

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