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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.11, 1,064.58 and 344.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.11, 1,064.58 and 344.71 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.11 : 1,064.58 = 344.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.11/1,064.58 = 344.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.11x = 1,064.58 × 344.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.11x = 366,971.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,971.37/710.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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