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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.14, 1,065.27 and 345.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.14, 1,065.27 and 345.25 is: 517.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.14 : 1,065.27 = 345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.14/1,065.27 = 345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.14x = 1,065.27 × 345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.14x = 367,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,784.47/710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.90

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