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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.28, 1,065.45 and 345.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.28, 1,065.45 and 345.38 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.28 : 1,065.45 = 345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.28/1,065.45 = 345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.28x = 1,065.45 × 345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.28x = 367,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,979.79/710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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