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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.26, 1,065.88 and 345.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.26, 1,065.88 and 345.31 is: 518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.26 : 1,065.88 = 345.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.26/1,065.88 = 345.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.26x = 1,065.88 × 345.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.26x = 368,054.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,054.83/710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.20

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