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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.92, 1,065.48 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.92, 1,065.48 and 345 is: 517.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.92 : 1,065.48 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.92/1,065.48 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.92x = 1,065.48 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.92x = 367,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,590.60/709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.79

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